Ian McDiarmid recounted that in the course of the “Rise of Skywalker” shoot, he was “smuggled all over the place, as me and [as Palpatine].” To stop any “photographers who is perhaps lurking” from blowing the shock, he was escorted by way of the studio by folks holding umbrellas to maintain him out of view. McDiarmid famous that the process was completely different than regular for causes that return to his costume: “Often you are invited to put on a hood, however I instructed that wasn’t actually going to work. So, let’s consider the umbrellas.”
Palpatine’s go-to costume is a black, hooded cloak. It is what he wore in “Return of the Jedi,” all through the prequel trilogy (no less than when he was Darth Sidious), and once more in “Rise of Skywalker.” Somewhat than conserving McDiarmid nondescript, a hood would’ve given away his presence.
Behind-the-scenes photographs of McDiarmid have been finally launched after the film’s premiere. They really underscore why concealing McDiarmid’s involvement was attainable. He solely seems in one of many movie’s settings — the Sith world Exegol — and solely shares scenes with two different stars: Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver (Kylo Ren). Nonetheless, if the umbrellas weren’t so efficient, the shock of Palpatine’s return may’ve been spoiled. Umbrellas are helpful for extra than simply wet days.