Nigerian-British actor, Chiwetel Ejiofor, has been cast alongside Angelina Jolie in the upcoming sequel to the 2014 American Dark Fantasy film , Maleficent, produced by Walt Disney Pictures.
Disney, the production company behind the movie revealed that four years after the blockbuster was released, filming has started for the sequel, with the Nigerian-British thespian featuring among the cast.
Ejiofor, who is popular for his roles in “12 years a Slave” and “Doctor Strange,” joins Hollywood veterans Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning, who will both reprise their roles from the original film.
Other new cast members in the sequel include Michelle Pfeiffer as Queen Ingrith, Ed Skrein, Harris Dickinson as Prince Phillip, and Robert Lindsay.
Veteran Norwegian film director, Joachim Rønning, who co-directed “Pirates of the Caribbean: DeadMen Tell No Tales,” is directing “Maleficent II.”, with Angelina Jolie (Maleficent) returning to portray the titular role along with Elle Fanning.
The first movie grossed over $750 million at the world box office; however, no release date has been announced for the sequel yet.
Ejiofor, born in the United Kingdom by Nigerian Parents, began his professional acting career as a teenager, and has featured in many award winning films.
He has received numerous awards and nominations for acting, including the BAFTA Orange Rising Star Award in 2006, two Golden Globe Award nominations.
Ejiofor featured in a lead role as Solomon Northup in the award-winning Period Drama film, `12 Years a Slave’ in 2013,which earned him an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations, along with the BAFTA Award for Best Actor.(NAN)
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