The actor hasn’t appeared in the Star Wars universe since the release of Revenge of the Sith in 2005, but a new rumor suggests that he may soon lend his vocal chops to Palpatine on the final season of Star Wars Rebels.
Another Star Wars actor who has developed an iconic connection with the galaxy far, far away is Ian McDiarmid — who has become legendary for his portrayal of Emperor Sheev Palpatine.
Some Star Wars performers are inextricable from their respective characters.
Mark Hamill will always be Luke Skywalker, Peter Mayhew will always be everyone’s favorite Wookie, and the late, great Carrie Fisher will go down in history as the most badass space princess of all time.