Ian McDiarmid Defends Palpatine’s Return In Rise Of Skywalker: ‘He Always Had A Plan B’ – Exclusive
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Quick Glance: Palpatine's Return: Ian McDiarmid Defends 'Plan B'
- Emperor Palpatine always makes a comeback, despite criticism.
- Ian McDiarmid portrayed Palpatine across different Star Wars trilogies.
- Palpatine's resurrection in Episode IX sparked debate, but he endures as a top villain.
- McDiarmid highlights Palpatine's significance as the root of all evil in Star Wars.
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"Palpatine Always Had A Plan B": Ian McDiarmid Defends Palpatine's "Satisfying" Rise Of Skywalker Return
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