Plot twist: Matt Smith almost played a younger Palpatine in The Rise of Skywalker! Imagine how much messier the sequel trilogy would’ve been if they’d gone with that plan. Fans are split—some think Smith could’ve nailed a dark side villain, but most agree adding a new Palpatine would’ve made things even more confusing. With Smith now set for Starfighter, it’s wild to think how close we came to a totally different Star Wars timeline. #Entertainment #Movies #StarWars