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Emperor Palpatine Changes Faces In Star Wars

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Ian McDiarmid is known worldwide as evil Emperor Palpatine in Star Wars. He first played the role in Return of the Jedi. Emperor Palpatine, however, made his first appearance in The Empire Strikes Back. Looking back now, you would never know. George Lucas has since had McDiarmid digitally inserted into Empire Strikes Back for reasons only he knows.

It’s also surprising to know that McDiarmid was 39-years-old when he shot Return of the Jedi. This allowed him to return to the role when George Lucas made The Phantom Menace, The Clone Wars, and Revenge of the Sith!