“I am all the Sith.” Join Ian McDiarmid, who portrayed Chancellor and then Emperor Palpatine in all three trilogies of the Skywalker saga, for a discussion that is sure to reveal rare insights and behind-the-scenes stories from the celebrated actor who provided some of the most resonant, bone-chilling performances in all of the Star Wars saga.

Panel Recap

Ian McDiarmid appeared on the Celebration Stage for a spotlight conversation about his work as Palpatine across the Star Wars saga. The panel focused on McDiarmid’s long history with the character, from the Emperor in Return of the Jedi through Chancellor Palpatine and Darth Sidious in the prequel trilogy and his later return in the sequel era.

The session gave fans a dedicated legacy guest appearance centered on one of the saga’s defining villains, with McDiarmid reflecting on the character, the performance, and Palpatine’s long shadow across the Skywalker saga.