After months of rumors surrounding the subject, Angelina Jolie has confirmed that she will in fact be playing Maleficent in Disney’s upcoming live-action movie, Screen Rant is reporting. Originally said to be directed by Tim Burton, the movie is now being helmed by Alice in Wonderland production designer Robert Stromberg, making his directorial debut. The project is currently without a release date.
Angelina Jolie is Maleficent