On Friday the Episode IX panel at Star Wars Celebration revealed the first trailer and the film’s title. But what was even more intriguing than the film being called The Rise of Skywalker, was hearing Palpatine’s laugh. As the trailer ended, Darth Sidious actor McDiarmid – who has starred in four previous Star Wars movies – said in his villain’s voice, “roll it again.” Director JJ Abrams has since confirmed that Palpatine is indeed back, despite his apparent death at the end of Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.
Today, McDiarmid took part in the , where host Warwick Davis had to asked him about Episode IX.
Davis enquired: “Do you have anything to tell us?”
Deadpanning, McDiarmid replied: “Well, y’know. Friday. I just happened to be in the area.
“So I just thought I
