Angelina Jolie as the Mistress of All Evil It's set in stone. Angelina Jolie will play the titular enchantress in Maleficent , Walt Disney's live-action retelling of Sleeping Beauty . The studio released a headshot of the actress yesterday in the villain's trademark horns, glowing eyes, and severe cheekbones. Shooting for Maleficent has commenced in Buckinghamshire, England, with a target release of March 2014.