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Oscar Isaac Reveals Palpatine's Return Added During Reshoots

4/23/2026

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Oscar Isaac, who played Poe Dameron, revealed that the line "Somehow, Palpatine returned" was added during reshoots.
The Rise of Skywalker faced criticism for incoherent storytelling and a rushed production.
Critics argue Palpatine's return lacked proper setup, undermining the trilogy's narrative integrity.
Observers say the trilogy suffered from inconsistent direction and no clear roadmap, leading to a disjointed conclusion.

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Story summary

Oscar Isaac, who played Poe Dameron, revealed that the line "Somehow, Palpatine returned" was added during reshoots.
The Rise of Skywalker faced criticism for incoherent storytelling and a rushed production.
Critics argue Palpatine's return lacked proper setup, undermining the trilogy's narrative integrity.
Observers say the trilogy suffered from inconsistent direction and no clear roadmap, leading to a disjointed conclusion.