There were a number of people who helped me get there, and the one I always mention is Michael Byrne, the great master swordsman and brilliant stunt double. Ian McDiarmid brilliantbyrnedouble Change image and share on social
To start your life as a character of 120 years when you are in your late thirties, and then go back in time about 20 years later to play the same character who is your own age then, its very complicated, but very interesting. Ian McDiarmid agebackcharacter share on social
Consistency is very important when you're making films. Ian McDiarmid consistencyfilmimportant Change image and share on social
I suppose it's easy to play a hypocritical politician with a smiling face; it's also quite gratifying to play. Ian McDiarmid easyfacegratify Change image and share on social
And also, it's sort of my job to make you believe things about him that aren't true about me. Ian McDiarmid jobmakesort Change image and share on social
It was a scene I was really looking forward to, and one that I embraced, and when we were filming it, George got closer and closer and closer with that camera - he was practically up my nose for the final shot. So I knew it was a moment that I had to do my best to get right. Ian McDiarmid cameracloseembrace share on social
That's the mark of a great storyteller, never to give away secrets in advance. Ian McDiarmid advancegivegreat Change image and share on social
When George asked me to be the prequels, it was the same kind of meeting - it was very short and to the point. It was nice to see him after a long time, and we met in a hotel room. Ian McDiarmid askgeorgehotel Change image and share on social
If you got the DVD you can see that George Lucas has taken that person out, as well as the voice, and we shot this scene when we arrived in Australia during the actual filming of Episode 3. Ian McDiarmid actualarriveaustralia Change image and share on social
For me it's even more interesting, because my character comes out of the shadow. It's a chance to really act emotionally, because the situation is an extreme one. Ian McDiarmid actchancecharacter Change image and share on social
