Who Is the Real Villain in Maleficent?
Exclusive: Is Maleficent Truly Evil? Angelina Jolie, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Elle Fanning Discuss
One of the great things about Disney'sMaleficent, as well asits upcoming sequelMaleficent: Mistress of Evil, is that it shows audiences a whole new side to the famed villain. In fact, after watching the films, you just might come away realizing that Maleficent isn't a villain at all — at least that's what starAngelina Jolieis hoping. In our exclusive clip, above, Jolie sits down with costarsMichelle Pfeifferand Elle Fanning to discuss the true villain of the film, and why being bad onscreen is so freeing as an actress.
"I don't think Maleficent is bad. I think she's the nicest person," Jolie jokes before dissolving into giggles. "I think [Queen Ingrith] is a more effective villain." Pfeiffer and Fanning agree, with the latter adding that Ingrith is "bad to the bone."
The sequel is set several years after the first film, continuing the story of the complex relationship between Maleficent and Princess Aurora (Fanning), and howPrince Phillip's mother, Queen Ingrith,发挥作用。菲佛,承担方式e of the evil queen was a joy as an actor. "It's so compelling, living through these characters, through these women that get to be smart and bad," she says.
Watch the fun clip above, and make sure you pick up tickets toseeMaleficent: Mistress of Evilin theaters on Oct. 18.
