Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
2019
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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

'Maleficent: Mistress of Evil' trivia and fun facts

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.

60th anniversary

To be released on the 60th anniversary of the original La bella durmiente (1959).

Fourth adaptation

It will be the fourth live-action adaptation releasing in 2019 from Disney, which is based from the studios' animated classics.

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.

Jolie-Ejiofor

This is the second collaboration between Angelina Jolie and Chiwetel Ejiofor after 'Salt'.

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.

10 films released

With the addition of this film, there is a grand total of 10 films released by Disney in 2019.

Joachim Rønning

Director Joachim Rønning has experience working for Disney, because he directed 'Pirates of the Caribean: Dead Men Tells No Tales'.

'The Lion King'

Chiwetel Ejiofor also participates in the live action adaptation of 'The Lion King', giving his voice to the villain Scar.

Harris Dickinson new prince

Harris Dickinson plays prince Phillip roles after Brenton Thwaites had to leave because conflicts of agenda with 'Teen Titans' serie.

First sequel

This is the first sequel of a live action reboot of a Disney animated movie.

Mistress of Evil

The title "Mistress of Evil" was used for some foreign language versions of the first Maléfica film.

Flesh and bones

This is Angelina Jolie's first live-action movie role since 'By The Sea' (2015).

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