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So I looked back and, sure enough, back in May 2024 I preordered an Emperor Palpatine Star Wars Black Series figure. Ugh. Why did I do that? Did I even still want it? It’s been almost a year.

The Force Awakens had the same basic plot of A New Hope, Rey's battle with herself was reminiscent of Luke seeing his own face under Vader's helmet, and of course, somehow Palpatine returned.

Ian McDiarmid almost didn't play Palpatine due to another actor's casting. McDiarmid's portrayal of Palpatine spans all Star Wars trilogies, solidifying his irreplaceable legacy. Lucas considered ...