Maleficent II

Maleficent II
Directed by Joachim Rønning
Produced by Joe Roth
Angelina Jolie
Written by
Based on
Characters from:
Starring
Cinematography Henry Braham
Edited by Richard Francis-Bruce
Production
company
Distributed by Walt Disney Studios
Motion Pictures
Release date
  • May 29, 2020 (2020-05-29)[1]
Country United States
Language English

Maleficent II is an upcoming American dark fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Pictures, with the screenplay written by Linda Woolverton, Micah Fitzerman-Blue, and Noah Harpster. The film is directed by Joachim Rønning and is a sequel to the 2014 film Maleficent, with Angelina Jolie returning to portray the title role, with Elle Fanning, Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple, and Lesley Manville also returning. Michelle Pfeiffer, Ed Skrein, Harris Dickinson, and Chiwetel Ejiofor join the cast. The film is set for release on May 29, 2020 by Walt Disney Pictures.[1]

Cast

Production

On June 3, 2014, Angelina Jolie hinted that a sequel to the film Maleficent was a possibility.[3] On June 15, 2015, Walt Disney Pictures announced the sequel was in the works and that Linda Woolverton would return to write the screenplay of the film.[4] Angelina Jolie's returning was not confirmed but the script was intended to be written for her role.[4] Joe Roth would be back also to produce the film.[4] On April 25, 2016, Disney officially confirmed the sequel and the return of Jolie and screenwriter Woolverton.[5] On August 29, 2017, Disney hired Jez Butterworth to rewrite the script by Woolverton and Joe Roth was added as producer.[6] In September 2017, Jolie stated that they "have been working on the script and this is going to be a really strong sequel."[7] On October 3, 2017, Deadline reported that the film would be directed by Joachim Rønning and it would start filming in the first quarter of 2018.[8]

In April 2018, Ed Skrein was cast in the film to play the main villain role, while Elle Fanning was returning to play her role from the previous film.[9] Michelle Pfeiffer was also added to play the queen in the film.[10] In May 2018, it was announced that Harris Dickinson would replace Brenton Thwaites in the role of Prince Phillip, due to scheduling conflicts with the latter actor.[11] Later it was also confirmed that Jenn Murray, David Gyasi, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Robert Lindsay had also joined the cast. Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple, and Lesley Manville were also confirmed to reprise their roles from the prior film.[12][13][14] In June 2018, Judith Shekoni joined the cast.[15]

Filming

Principal photography on the film began on May 29, 2018 in the UK.[14][16][17] Principal photography concluded on August 24, 2018.[18][19]

Release

The film is set for release on May 29, 2020 by Walt Disney Pictures.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Perry, Spencer (June 10, 2018). "Disney Movie Release Dates: Poppins Moves Up, Jungle Cruise Delayed". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
  2. ↑ Edwards, Chris (July 15, 2018). "My Family star Robert Lindsay teases his role in Disney's Maleficent 2". Digital Spy. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
  3. ↑ Coonan, Clifford (August 10, 2018). "Angelina Jolie Hints at 'Maleficent' Sequel in China". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  4. 1 2 3 Fleming Jr, Mike (June 15, 2015). "'Maleficent' Sequel On Disney Drawing Board As Linda Woolverton Makes Scripting Deal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
  5. ↑ Lang, Brent (April 25, 2016). "Disney Claims Dates for Several New Movies; Confirms 'Jungle Book 2,' 'Mary Poppins' Sequel". Variety. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
  6. ↑ Sneider, Jeff (August 29, 2017). ""Maleficent 2" Moves Forward as Disney Taps "Spectre" Scribe Jez Butterworth to Rewrite Sequel (Exclusive)". The Tracking Board. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
  7. ↑ Hammond, Pete (September 3, 2017). "Telluride Film Festival: Angelina Jolie On Directing, Netflix, Oscar & 'Maleficent'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
  8. ↑ Busch, Anita (October 3, 2017). "Joachim Rønning In Talks To Direct Disney's 'Maleficent 2'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
  9. ↑ Kroll, Justin (April 17, 2018). "Ed Skrein Lands Villain Role in 'Maleficent' Sequel (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
  10. ↑ Kroll, Justin (April 27, 2018). "Michelle Pfeiffer in Talks to Join Angelina Jolie in 'Maleficent 2' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
  11. ↑ Kroll, Justin (May 2, 2018). "'Trust' Star Harris Dickinson to Play the Prince in Disney's 'Maleficent 2' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
  12. ↑ Kroll, Justin (May 17, 2018). "'Fantastic Beasts' Actress Jenn Murray Joins 'Maleficent 2' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
  13. ↑ Tartaglione, Nancy (May 23, 2018). "David Gyasi Joins Disney's 'Maleficent' Sequel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
  14. 1 2 D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 29, 2018). "Robert Lindsay & Chiwetel Ejiofor Joining 'Maleficent II' As Cameras Roll". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
  15. ↑ Clarke, Stewart (June 11, 2018). "'Maleficent 2' Adds Judith Shekoni of 'Heroes Reborn' and 'Ice' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
  16. ↑ Trent, John F. (May 29, 2018). "Disney Announces Maleficent II Begins Production with Star-Studded Cast List". Bounding Into Comics. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
  17. ↑ Chitwood, Adam (May 29, 2018). "Filming Begins on 'Maleficent II' as Cast and Synopsis Revealed". Collider. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
  18. ↑ Rønning, Joachim (August 24, 2018). "That's a wrap on Maleficent 2 - and what a ride it's been! A big thank you to this amazing UK crew for spending the summer with me at Pinewood Studios - so close to Heathrow, yet so far away :) I hope you all get some well deserved time off before your next adventure ✨✨✨ #maleficent2 @disney". Instagram.com. Retrieved August 24, 2018.
  19. ↑ Bonomolo, Cameron (August 26, 2018). "'Maleficent 2' Wraps Production". Comicbook.com. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
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