Tim Curry

"We had an extensive search to find a new voice for Palpatine. It wasn't just a matter of finding an actor who could to recreate lines from the films. We needed someone to deliver a performance that could stand alongside what Ian McDiarmid and Ian Abercrombie created as this legendary Star Wars character. At the end of the day, there is little question that bringing in an actor of Tim's caliber was perfect for Chancellor Palpatine. I think fans will find that he delivers the eloquence needed for the Chancellor. His growling, evil, Sidious voice is a delight, because Tim can definitely tap into the dark side when needed. We are fortunate to have him."

―Star Wars: The Clone Wars supervising director Dave Filoni^[1]

Timothy James "Tim" Curry (born April 19, 1946) is an English actor. He is best known for starring in movies such as The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Clue^[1] and doing voice work for The Wild Thornberrys, as well as the iconic role of Pennywise in the miniseries It. On February 28, 2013, it was announced that he would officially voice Supreme Chancellor Palpatine/Darth Sidious in Star Wars: The Clone Wars after Ian Abercrombie's passing.^[1]