10 Fascinating Star Wars Facts That Sound Fake (But Will Blow Your Mind!)

While it may have looked like the masterful Ian McDiarmid was well into his 50s during the events of Return of the Jedi, this was actually all down to some equally brilliant make-up and prosthetic work, with the star spending four hours being transformed into the Emperor each day.

In reality, McDiarmid was only 37 years old at the time he first took on the role of Palpatine, meaning he ended up being the perfect age to play the character during the events of the prequels, too.

But if learning that this Scottish thespian hadn't even hit 40 during those early Palpatine days wasn't surprising enough for you, then the fact that McDiarmid is actually older than none other than the star who played loveable rogue Han Solo will no doubt leave your mind completely blown.

At this current moment in time, the icon known as Harrison Ford has just hit the big 81, while fellow Star Wars legend McDiarmid is about to turn 79.