'Maleficent 2' is a planned sequel to 2014's film of the same name. It is currently under development in Disney. Angelina Jolie, who plays the lead protagonist, is set to reprise her role in the upcoming film.
According to /Film, Disney is developing a sequel for 2014's dark fantasy film of the same name. It was directed by Robert Stromberg based on a screenplay by Linda Woolverton. It starred Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie in the titular role of the good fairy turned evil sorceress.
Details on the upcoming project remain under wraps but it was speculated that Jolie may return to reprise her role for a second time despite being well known to turn down sequels. According to Cinema Blend, she admitted that Maleficent remains one of her favorite characters of all time and wouldn't mind revisiting her for a possible follow-up.
Two of Jolie's movies, 'Salt' and 'Wanted', had planned sequels but didn't push through due to the actresses' hesitance to return. She did star in the live-action adaptations of the popular video game franchise 'Tomb Raider' as Lara Croft for two films but that was in the early 2000s.
According to Cheat Sheet, it may also be possible that Jolie will not be returning to reprise her role due to previously stating that they would like to do more film projects involving her behind the camera instead of in front of it. She said, "I see myself moving into directing more and doing much less as an actor... I have a few more in me, ones I have been developing for some time, so I will do those before I step away."
The 40-year old actress made her big screen debut in 1982's 'Lookin' to Get Out' alongside her father Jon Voight and went on to become one of Hollywood's most sought after and highest paid actresses. In 2011, she directed her first feature film 'In The Land of Blood and Honey', a romantic drama film set in the time of the Bosnian War. She went on to direct 'Unbroken' in 2014 as well as 'By The Sea' in 2015.
Meanwhile, it was also reported that Stromberg will not likely to return for the sequel but that Joe Roth will stay on as producer. Woolverton is also in negotiations to return to pen the new screenplay.
'Maleficent 2' is a planned sequel to 2014's film of the same name starring Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Sam Riley and Brenton Thwaites. It will be based on the popular Disney villain from 'Sleeping Beauty'. Its predecessor grossed $758 million against a $180 million budget.
