Ian McDiarmid | Star Wars Celebration LIVE! 2023

"Did you ever hear the Tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise?" The Emperor himself Ian McDiarmid sat down for an interview at Star Wars Celebration LIVE! 2023.

[@StuartLugsden]

You know what surprising? They somehow managed to fit the entire senate into that room.

[@moiseamor]

I AM THE SENATE

[@sulufest]

LOL 😂

[@ZakJordan98]

Not yet

[@kvaldez46]

​@Zak Rosenfeld it's treason then

[@willbeard4835]

Prequel dialogue is so quotable lol

[@bigbionk]

Hayden, Ewan, and Ian carried the prequels so hard. They deserve all the praise in the world!

[@DelusioNic014]

I'll add the wonderful Sir Christopher Lee to that list, if you don't mind.

[@wasbear]

Natalie Portman too, no one else could play Padme

[@direkramseychikboy9102]

​@@wasbear I am still obsessed with Natalie Portman

[@rhysioeren3203]

A lot of people were part of the prequels, including Jake Lloyd, that people have mostly forgotten. The podrace is as significant as the cantina or jabba's palace for star wars, and that was a lot due to his work in it.

[@Azyne]

All Prequel Actors, minor and major characters*

[@chasehedges6775]

He will ALWAYS be Emperor Palpatine. UNLIMITED POWER!

[@td-1105]

POWAAAAR

[@ZakJordan98]

He will always be THE SENATE

[@MegaAndyGG]

Yeah!! What a Legend!!

[@justiceriser8970]

I hate him i mean palpatine but ian is a legend

[@palpaatinee]

thank you my darlin

[@bloodangel7731]

Ian just doesn't seem to age. He has really unlocked immortality

[@Collect2Disconnect]

unlimited POWAAA

[@Nicki_Minaj05]

some would say the dark side is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be... unnatural

[@LaCheeserie]

@@Nicki_Minaj05 this guy gets it

[@duff3879kazak]

Shout out to Darth Plagueis, (power to create life but should’ve kept an eye open while sleeping)

[@cueball6969]

​@@Nicki_Minaj05 Is it possible to learn this power?

[@DarthBalthasar]

"I think you mean Supreme Chancellor." God, I love this man! 😂

[@preciousotoakhia9789]

Long live the empire

[@alexlazzerly3677]

I absolutely love how he attends almost every year. You can tell he really loves the character and appreciates the fans.

[@jasv49]

Somehow, he returns

[@preciousotoakhia9789]

Long live the empire

[@DiddyBohlen]

He played the emperor when he was really young and he played him when he was actually really old. He basically lived the character.

[@dd61125]

nice work sherlock.

[@grandadmiralthrawn3164]

Ian McDiarmid is not merely an actor. He is a Shakespearean actor which is why he is able to play Palpatine so well.

[@jimmy22334]

Yep he does way more theater acting than screen acting and they're usually a cut above your standard Hollywood actor.

[@Mr.Derogatory316]

Alot of British actors are all trained Shakespearian actors through The Royal Shakespearian Company

[@rootherhymejedi9871]

English actors put our American actors to shame. They are almost always classically trained & always carry heavy acting chops from theater that translates effortlessly into films. I'm not into theater at all. But I definitely see the difference it makes.

[@Scripture-Man]

I had no idea he was only 37 in Return of the Jedi! Great performance!

[@maxfrankow1238]

Only five years older than I am now! That’s just wild and a testament of his talent.

[@blackitten81]

And he's only seven years older than Hamill.

[@soufatldude700]

you could see the brown hair coming out under the hood in some scenes

[@snippyrebel]

Ian is such an amazing actor gotta love him.

[@Mando_editz_]

Yeah he is .

[@WypsotorNyloff]

You'll enjoy him in Utopia, where he also plays a nazi

[@fidesimatupang]

​@Roman TVN Utopia S2 right? Wasn't he a survivor instead?

[@seanryan3020]

​@Fide Simatupang Yeah, I was surprised to see him in that!

[@seanryan3020]

Dragonslayer and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels!

[@adriankastle3686]

Really wish they would make a prequel series called Palpatine detailing how he joined the Sith and finally seeing Plagueis live action, that would be sick!

[@Bary73]

Only if it's inspired from the book "Darth Plagueis" written by James Luceno, it's the most staggering star wars story I've ever read !

[@aaronrosby1644]

With Matt Smith as a young Sheeve Palpatine

[@SinarBaru-bp4jx]

Palpatine was arstictorat pure evil born from beginning

[@kansairobot2015]

@@aaronrosby1644 I read with Will Smith as a young palpatine lol

[@Greg-ek7qh]

​@@Bary73 my favorite one I've read to man !

[@toffepeer2163]

I love Ian McDiarmid

[@skyguy62]

We love Ian McDiarmid

[@alvaritoexplorer7693]

​@@skyguy62 yo igual

[@joseaguirre7431]

Everyone loves Ian McDiarmid

[@Ajar37]

His scene in Bad Batch season 2 was great

[@willbeard4835]

The speech delivery was amazing.

[@ImTheReverse]

And his scene in Tales of the Jedi was even better

[@willbeard4835]

@@ImTheReverse with count dooku and yaddle? Loved tales of the Jedi. I still haven't seen visions yet tho

[@Collect2Disconnect]

Somehow he returned

[@aquatazer]

@@willbeard4835 Visions has some great moments but some really bad ones too. I think it’s called “The Duel” that has the very unique, black and white animation style; that one is great. “The Twins” I think it’s called, made by Studio Trigger, is so over-the-top in their typical fashion that I love it.

[@ThePlayfulDreamer]

I had the privilege of making eye contact with Ian when he came to the last Star Wars Weekends at Hollywood Studios. The moment we locked eyes, I could just feel the electricity. What a presence!

[@NAYouTuCA]

Unlimited power

[@DaylanTheAngrySauerkraut]

Id never wash my eyeballs again ❤

[@nahui9010]

How did you survive the throw out of the window Master Windu?

[@coachtomas]

Ian McDiarmid is one of the OGs. Praise the OGs.

[@mirzafatic1663]

OGs forever 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@merchillio]

Every time he was one screen, it was the best scenes of the movies.

[@keepitsecret-dl1pr]

bless the ogs

[@parkerpressesplay7123]

You can always tell how much Ian loves doing stuff like this. He always loves to appease the fans with the voice and the memes.

[@benives254]

He has the most wonderful voice.

[@truth901]

My favourite Star Wars film is 'Revenge of the Sith' ....and that's thanks to a large part of the outstanding, phenomenal acting done singularly by Ian McDiarmid.

[@90add3]

The story between him and Wedge is fascinating

[@sr7129]

He seems like such a chill dude

[@gulfcoastbeyblades2192]

The actors who play villains typically are alot more chill than the hero actors

[@Nudel-nc1cp]

@@gulfcoastbeyblades2192 I approve this.

[@user-qz7xx4ip2m]

With thunderous applause.

[@rkoman1]

i love him so much . protect this man at all cost . wish i could meet him one day

[@blee1997]

Make him continue using the dark side and achieve immortality LMFAO

[@thedrunkmenace2250]

Protect our emperor

[@inspector_beyond]

Making him walk onto the stage under Imperial March is THE wya you should present The Emperor to the public.

[@sarlacc66]

It should have been the emperor’s theme

[@titanical4699]

@Sarlacc It really should’ve been!!

[@yungchum2073]

This is the way.

[@LordHADESKS]

The imperial march is the public presentation in private his inner darkness that he hides from the rest of the galaxy should be the emperor’s theme

[@floridamanknives]

He’s such a class act and an absolute legend

[@foxwarrior13]

His voice is majestic - I'd be in awe and wouldn't say a word when he talks. Absolute legend

[@JackDeanPictures]

Such a legend. Love his energy and love of the franchise.

[@evifnoskcaj]

Ian Diarmid is so good! The voice, the delivery, the overal acting, and how fun and funny he was playing Sena...SUPREME CHANCELLOR Palpatine in ROTS. He was the glue that held ROTS together. 💯❤️

[@Mando_editz_]

Somehow palpatine returned. 👌🔥

[@Stevie8654]

It’s a good thing this time.

[@Mando_editz_]

@@Stevie8654 yeah

[@umutdurmus7523]

Star Wars episode 10 Palpatine's Revenge.Cast :Daisy Ridley and Ian Mcdiarmid😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@Mando_editz_]

@@umutdurmus7523 I don’t know why but I’m excited for the new Rey movie.

[@orbaitv5991]

@@Stevie8654 It was a good thing last time too.

[@ihaveacar]

Imagine not only having your own theme song, but that theme song being one of the most recognizable pieces of movie music ever.

[@limjahey3119]

This gentleman is a class act. He carries himself well and behaves as a true thespian. I really enjoy listening to him speak.

[@chitownboyz]

This man voice is golden!

[@Ricooo-1976-]

Met him last Saturday at Comic con Holland. He is really a very nice man who took his time to make a nice photo with me and my family. He truly loves his fans.

[@davidharrison657]

He did the iconic laugh! Ian is an absolute legend!

[@PlayNiceFolks]

Coooool. I love driving by myself and just doing lines from The Emperor. The way he says "Vader" or rather "Vadaah!" Is my favorite

[@Azyne]

Ian is so cool, I wish we get more of him soon!!

[@vegvisir9276]

he doesn't look bad for 78, fantastic actor

[@GabrielHenrique-ry4ei]

Ian sempre incrível e maravilhoso! 🥰 🥰

[@MikeHoltackers]

Isso! Uma pessoa admirável!

[@DBlock_11x]

He’s awesome as Palps. His line delivery is so menacing!

[@epec20]

He's absolutely brilliant 😂 Saw him in a play in London back in and around... 2001-2002. He and Alec Guiness in Star Wars just brilliant

[@Beetwixt_N._Janeen2112]

The man with the grand plan💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💙

[@ashish_sunny]

The man really owns the role with so much pride, on and off screen! Which is uncommon by actors these days. A true legend.⚡

[@doggyteabreaks9362]

The best thing about Ian McDiarmid is the timbre of his acting voice, it's the Shakespearian background he brings to Emperor Palpatine's voice that makes it so distinct & recognisible ⚡⚡🧟‍♂️

[@Supermanjonny96]

I want him to say “The dark side is path way to many abilities, some consider to be unnatural”

[@Amp661]

Watch Revenge of the Sith

[@Supermanjonny96]

@@Amp661 Already did! I watch it on a weekly basis, fam!

[@mannylugz5872]

Especially the deep pause when he said "unnatural".

[@lordcerrousV]

@@Supermanjonny96 already did, i watch it on a weekly basis *

[@ericseitzler81]

"is it possible to learn this power"?

[@jameshernandez5707]

We're long overdue with a scene between him and Darth Plagueis. I hope Disney makes it happen one day.

[@certinho76]

The man, the myth, the legend! SIR Ian McDiarrmid! The greatest film villain of all-time.

[@MaryBrownIsTheBlairWitch]

He's not a Sir (he ought to be!). I think you're confusing him with Sir Ian McKellen.

[@shoeplayisbad1]

Great villain yes but not the greatest villain ever

[@boat1280]

I'd love if Palpatine just keeps coming back as long as McDiarmid is alive.

[@CommonSenz]

sOMeHoW!!

[@ImTheReverse]

They better keep using him while McDiarmid is still available

[@cptsteele91]

I mean, I'm pretty sure he's always willing

[@obirobkenobi3599]

100%!!

[@yungchum2073]

His entrance was EVERYTHING.

[@whitechair3846]

Thank you for these...love listening to there individual stories :)

[@tomdeluca5946]

He was having so much fun there its great to see him again

[@geraldwilson681]

This man has been excellent from the start. He more than deserves the standing ovation and the accolades from the crowds wherever he goes!! One of the greatest movie villains ever!!👹

[@derkernspalter]

He could have also answered to the guy: "I am the Senate!"

[@filipberetta]

him and bryan cranston should play in a movie together.. would be dope

[@dianewilliams1125]

I got goosebumps 😮 He is amazing, gotta love him!😊😊

[@DorkJedi96]

This was an awesome moment to watch! Ian is so wholesome and absolutely hilarious

[@thebradman4662]

0:25 I know the Imperial March is synonymous with The Empire and Vader, but when you introduce Ian McDiarmid (“The Emperor himself”) he has his OWN theme, play The Emperor’s/Sidious’ theme! Missed opportunity.

[@HerrRiebmann]

Exactly what I thought. Emperors theme would also be a fantastic opener

[@zinfer1]

Will say all day long that the Emperor looked his best in Return of the Jedi. Something about him - it just looked SO GOOD. He never looked like that again.

[@DarthRushy]

he sort of did in Adywan's version of Empire Strikes Back, and also the Obi-Wan show

[@juanpablonicolasgiancola4042]

Thanks fpr Sharinggggg.... greetings from argentina

[@bulldogklaus47]

Palpatine is the puppet master of the entire saga; one could say that the whole thing wouldn't exist without him. You can tell that Ian absolutely loves playing this role and has so much fun doing it. Combining camp and pure evil is a tough line to walk but for Ian, it seems effortless.

[@houseoflords2010]

I worship Ian McDiarmid!

[@justcallmesando]

"To goodness knows what in the most recent movie..." I agree.

[@Gogettor]

Glad you had THE SENATE as a guest.

[@chrisreilly1290]

What a LEGEND!

[@Schontaylor]

Ian is great we really want more emperor scenes I’m so disappointed we don’t have more of the Emperor palpatine. He should be getting so much more screen time

[@BigNightLikeDog]

The best actor to appear in any Star Wars; in my opinion of course.

[@ericseitzler81]

Alec Cushing and Lee should be mentioned as well but he is the best

[@oliverkennedy3121]

Ian is so great. A towering talent.

[@jacobmoss6830]

Ian Mchdiarmid has basically been handed a character so Iconic that he at first didn't realise it. But as the decades has progressed he has and it's the reason why he's begun to take roles wherever the emperor appears no matter how minor they are because he's realised that he is the emperor. It's his character that he was instrumental in creating. I don't think now that we'll see an emperor not played or voiced by him until he is physically unable to do so as he's now fully recognised that he is both loved and respected for this role.

[@marcorp87]

Long live Ian McDiarmid, our real Emperor

[@DK-421]

"Then I moved in to goodness knows what." Even Ian was like WTH was the sequel trilogy all about?

[@felixmakesart]

He was just saying that the emperor was so old at that point that he doesn’t even know what the number of years is. That’s all. Stop reaching. I don’t like the sequels either but you’re just pulling nonsense out of thin air.

[@killert_7759]

He was 117 in TROS, 86 in ROTJ, and 63 in ROTS.

[@Virtuoso111]

This man is always such a joy to watch 😊

[@Vahki100]

My favourite actor in Star Wars by far. Love him!

[@vixthezmaj7356]

I just adore him

[@Robin_Is]

Great stuff.

[@theshadow-]

The most powerful being that has ever existed in the timeline of the franchise.

[@Whoami691]

I dunno, Revan as an individual was nothing short of godly. even without the force he was a strategic genius and shewd, cunning warrior. Then there is the fact he used both the light and dark side of the force to the same extent as palps. then there is the fact he was among the best lightsaber duelists in history. Even Palps admired and respected Revan and his acheivments and bane himself based the rule of Two on Revan and malak.

[@olivervaldes4223]

My hero growing up as a kid!

[@amuroray9115]

Longest running Star Wars actor. (Besides James Earl Jones’ doing Vader’s voice)

[@pigs18]

Anthony Daniels?

[@kingjacob424]

Anthony Daniels has been in all of them

[@Railfan-uf9mw]

When will James earl jones do conventions?

[@equivalentexchangeisalie5726]

@@Railfan-uf9mw He's in his 90s now so never at this point.

[@animegamelover6368]

Ian McDiarmid is a legend!!!

[@bankerduck4925]

Oh, the power... It's so unlimited. May The Force Be With Us!

[@karaskes4097]

This just made my day ❤❤❤

[@themangomanjuice]

I love this man so much, he has such a great and beautiful soul. God bless his soul.

[@strahinjagov]

Protect this man at all costs

[@Altmetalpunk]

What an absolute legend

[@orleans3420]

I just love this guy so much!

[@rootherhymejedi9871]

How is this dude so grounded, mentally together, spry & still carrying a ready to work attitude at 79? The emperor is a role model 2 us all.

[@lilmoris1]

I will watch this interview with great interest

[@Princeton5]

Avenge our Emperor!

[@Justin1337Sane]

Thanks to Star Wars for teaching me good vs evil. if i didnt have star wars as a kid i dont know who i would have been. because i didnt learn from school because i cannot sit still and being told what to do and what to learn .. so i returned home as a child feeling like a piece of s... and i learned the english words from looking at danish subtitle while watching star wars over and over.. lord of the rings over and over.. jurassic park over and over.. and today i speak write and understand english .. thank you for this epic way of teaching kids to be good .. i will always be a student of the jedi. i will never turn to the dark side.. no one can make me or poisen my brain more than i did my self .. so thank you for being good and taught me whats right and wrong

[@laavanya9584]

This guy is an incredible actor - classically trained and commercial.

[@alzirarosa453]

My EMPEROR!

[@Juicycb2010]

I LOVE HIM!

[@luigouvea]

Gotta love him!

[@thealislife2536]

The only man who can play Palpatine. The way he walks in you still can feel his unlimited power of presence

[@andareon]

Somehow, Ian McDiarmid returned and I'm here for it.

[@SidiousandNihilussolofiction]

He’s a legends🔥🔥🔥

[@Marcello_16]

Good to see palpy as always!

[@jamesmmcgill]

The Scots always have a great sense of humor.

[@Makman1994]

Thanks for giving Rise of Skywalker some love. Palpatine attack the Resistance fleet was iconic.

[@el_potro_italiano]

Oh no, man...

[@dukex-uc3sv]

it deserves no love

[@ThePlayfulDreamer]

He was easily the best part of the film.

[@ImTheReverse]

@@ThePlayfulDreamerHim, Harrison, and Mark were the only saving graces of that catastrophe.

[@khaleed9110]

Man this day of Star Wars celebration 🍾 is great

[@PlaayNerdTV]

INSANE! WOOOOW

[@imgonnastealyourgirl]

Met him a few hours ago. Sweet guy!

[@reubenbeacham7041]

All hail Palpatine, Emperor of the Galaxy!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@Railfan-uf9mw]

ONCE MORE WILL RULLLE THE GALAXY

[@TH33QUALIZ3R]

What a fella. So down to earth. I'd love to shake his hand.