Academy Award-winning actor Angelina Jolie has said she is excited to reprise the role of Maleficent , the iconic Disney villain she first played in 2014. In a recent interview with Deadline , Jolie said she would "love to play her again." The statement comes amid speculation of a third installment in the Maleficent series, after The Wall Street Journal reported last year that Maleficent 3 is in the works.
'Maleficent' series: A fresh perspective on a classic villain The Maleficent series, which started in 2014, provides a fresh take on the iconic Sleeping Beauty villain. The movies explore the life of this misunderstood fairy who protects a magical forest kingdom called the Moors. Although the movies follow the same plot as Sleeping Beauty , the series focuses more on the relationship between Maleficent and Aurora (Elle Fanning).
'Maleficent' series' performance and Jolie's diverse roles The first Maleficent film, despite mixed reviews, grossed over $759 million globally and was nominated for an Oscar for "Best Costume Design." It was released in 2014 and was directed by Robert Stromberg. Its sequel, 2019's Maleficent: Mistress of Evil , though not as successful at the box office , received a high audience score of 95% on Rotten Tomatoes .
It was helmed by Joachim Rønning. Jolie's upcoming projects and directorial ventures Apart from the possible Maleficent 3 , Jolie is set to star in a few other projects including Stitches , Maude v Maude , and Every Note Played . Not just.