Jolie to play evil Maleficent in Burton’s version of ‘Sleeping Beauty’?
March 29th, 2010 - 5:27 pm ICT by ANI
New York, March 29 (ANI): Rumors are abuzz that Disney has set their sights on Angelina Jolie to play villain Maleficent in their live-action adaptation of ‘Sleeping Beauty’.
The actress is rumored to be joining the project, which will retell the classic fairy tale from the evil Maleficent’s perspective, along with famed director Tim Burton.
“It’s unclear if Jolie’s involvement would be conditional on Burton moving forward with it too,” the New York Daily News quoted a source as saying.
“But it’s nonetheless notable that Jolie is actively engaging with the material,” the source added. (ANI)
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