“IAN MCDIARMID DEFENDS PALPATINE'S RETURN IN STAR WARS”

Ian McDiarmid, the actor behind Emperor Palpatine, recently addressed the divisive response to his character's return in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. In an interview, he expressed that he believes the reasoning behind Palpatine's resurrection, fueled by a "plan B," is entirely logical. Although many fans criticized this plot twist, McDiarmid mentioned that he doesn't pay much attention to online discourse. He finds the concept of Palpatine returning stronger than before intriguing, even if it involves ancient Sith magic. With future Star Wars projects reportedly including Daisy Ridley's Rey as a key character, the discussions surrounding Palpatine's return and its reception continue to shape the saga's narrative.

Fans have expressed skepticism regarding the believability of Palpatine's resurrection, viewing it as a narrative stretch that undermines the impactful conclusion of his character in Return of the Jedi. This has led to frustration within the core Star Wars community, who prefer to overlook his comeback.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is part of the sequel trilogy in a franchise that has spanned decades since the original film was released in 1977. This trilogy has been marked by mixed reactions, particularly regarding the storytelling choices made, including the controversial return of beloved and iconic characters. In upcoming Star Wars projects, the focus seems to shift towards Rey's journey to rebuild the Jedi Order, as major developments unfold within the expansive storytelling universe created by George Lucas.