'Maleficent: Mistress of Evil' trivia and fun facts
Joachim Rønning
Director Joachim Rønning has experience working for Disney, because he directed 'Pirates of the Caribean: Dead Men Tells No Tales'.
Jolie-Ejiofor
This is the second collaboration between Angelina Jolie and Chiwetel Ejiofor after 'Salt'.
Flesh and bones
This is Angelina Jolie's first live-action movie role since 'By The Sea' (2015).
60th anniversary
To be released on the 60th anniversary of the original La bella durmiente (1959).
Harris Dickinson new prince
Harris Dickinson plays prince Phillip roles after Brenton Thwaites had to leave because conflicts of agenda with 'Teen Titans' serie.
Mistress of Evil
The title "Mistress of Evil" was used for some foreign language versions of the first Maléfica film.
First sequel
This is the first sequel of a live action reboot of a Disney animated movie.
Fourth adaptation
It will be the fourth live-action adaptation releasing in 2019 from Disney, which is based from the studios' animated classics.
'The Lion King'
Chiwetel Ejiofor also participates in the live action adaptation of 'The Lion King', giving his voice to the villain Scar.
Good returns
Screenwriter Linda Woolverton returned to write the sequel with Angelina Jolie reprising her title role, with Elle Fanning reprising Aurora. Joe Roth returned as the producer.
Oscar cast
The film's cast includes one Oscar winner: Angelina Jolie; and four Oscar nominees: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Imelda Staunton, Lesley Manville, and Michelle Pfeiffer.
10 films released
With the addition of this film, there is a grand total of 10 films released by Disney in 2019.
A dark path
In the trailer, Maleficent's magic is green, which in the previous movie, was only the case if she was evil. While it could be editing to throw the audience off, it could indicate Maleficent has turned down a dark path.