Angelina Jolie interested in Tim Burton’s Maleficent?

by Liam on March 26, 2010 · 10 comments

Angelina Jolie Serena In January we heard that Alice in Wonderland director Tim Burton was developing a live-action take on Maleficent, the wicked fairy godmother who cast the original spell on Sleeping Beauty. Burton hasn’t officially signed on to direct yet and it seems he is still deciding what his next project will be, however earlier this week Disney hired Wonderland screenwriter Linda Woolverton to write the script, which may increase the chances of him sitting in the director’s chair.

With the project just entering the scripting stage casting may be a bit premature, although according to the L.A Times an actress who goes by the name of Angelina Jolie may be interested in playing the title character.

Both Tim Burton and Angelina Jolie had last spring been rumored to join the project, which Disney has been kicking around for a while as a way to mine its library, among other things. Burton’s involvement remains unclear as he contemplates several projects. But sources say that, as of the last few weeks, Jolie is keen on the film and would like to sign on to play the titular villain.

There’s no deal (or, for that matter, script) yet. And it’s unclear if Jolie’s involvement would be conditional on Burton moving forward with it too. But it’s nonetheless notable that Jolie — who has no new movie after shooting the international thriller “The Tourist” — is actively engaging with the material and could, according to sources, very well star in the film when all is said and done.

This would be something new for Jolie who hasn’t ventured into the fairy tale/Disney world before. In Beowulf she got a taste of the fantasy element, but that film was for mature audiences. With the writer of The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast penning the script Maleficent shouldn’t be that dark, and Disney may be aiming for a similar tone to that of Alice in Wonderland.

Do you think Angelina Jolie would be a good choice to play a wicked fairy godmother who has the ability to morph into a fire-breathing dragon?

  • lucascott

    dye her hair jet black and she's certainly got the look. and I could see her going for something fairy tale like cause of the kids. but I do hope they don't go too light and fun with it. it should be dark and rather creepy. more Sweeney Todd than Alice i think.

  • Naomi

    does malefiecnt count as a `fairy godmother` ? but yh i can see jolie owning the part she's good a doing angry phyco women wiho you can empathise with aka Lisa in Girl Interupted. And yeah my only problem is that this so simiar to Wicked my fav musical eva, Wicked and the idea of was in my opinion revolutionairy a story from the POV of the villian. I have rareey if ever seen that before. I was looking forward to the flm adaptation. ow eweith Malefiecent coming out the hype around the potential film will be gone cause it sounds like TB will do the she was treated as an outcast by society because she was diiferent with her green skin etc like wicked but still yay for Tim Burton plus Aurora always annoyed me me same with Snow White so yay 4 malefiecent

  • Edna Estareja

    Yes, she will be perfect choice to do the role, which is something new for her kids, I m so excited if she will accept the maleficent by Tim Burton. In 3D movie. Wow. Angelina can do any role. That's why fans love her. Internationally she is popular and known with her Lara Croft movie.

  • SueW

    Wrong type- need someone more classically trained and taller. Maybe Glenn Close…I adore Malificent- she sits on my computer at home. But Susan Sarandon in Enchanted raised the bar for witches with her portrayal of Narissa. Angelina is a popstar compared to her . She is a little old but what about Diana Rigg- she is former Royal Shakespearean thespian…Or a real switch Beonce knolls-she impressed in Obsessed.

  • lydia

    no! god please don't let Angelina work with tim, personally she does not deserve 2 work with such an actor as tim. and personally i don't think she could pull of playing an old evil witch. i think tim should get his gril friend helena bonham carter 2 play the role, she would do wonderfully. shes already played 2 witches before. i really don't think Angelina could play a witch.

  • Jennyoson

    this is the worst idea ever why wouldnt he have helena his wife play that part she is perfect for it angelina jolie is the worst actress ever

  • Carnagevisor

    Hell no! I would disown Tim Burton if he cast her. Maleficent is iconic and evil, she needs an actress with depth. I would love to see Cate Blanchette or even Tilda Swinton up for the role… Angelina is kind of a bimbo and would not be able to pull off Maleficent’s stature and regal presence.

    • Raeofdarkness

      I like your casting suggestions. I too am sick to death of Fangelina .

  • Roisin

    Is there a way I could like audition for it because there going to need an aurora or something :^)

  • Stick777

    If Tim does this movie, he’d better not listen to those retards at Disney and make Maleficent how she should be, besides, he screws this up and I’ll have to create a different design for my truck.