The movie, “Maleficent”, released in 2014, portrays the story of a vengeful fairy with Angelina Jolie in the lead role. This article provides information about the filming locations as well as fascinating backstage facts. Get to know intimate details and trivia about the movie and its production.
Where it Filmed?
“Maleficent” was shot in several picturesque locations in England. The filming persisted between June 13, 2012, and October 9, 2012. Some of the key filming locations include:
- A significant part was filmed at the Ashridge Estate, Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire.
- Petworth House in Petworth, West Sussex also served as a filming location.
- Several scenes were shot at Pinewood Studios, located in Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire.
- Bulstrode Park, Oxford Road, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire was another key filming site.
- The A Stage of Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire was also used.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Angelina Jolie | Maleficent |
| Elle Fanning | Aurora |
| Sharlto Copley | Stefan |
| Lesley Manville | Flittle |
| Imelda Staunton | Knotgrass |
| Juno Temple | Thistlewit |
| Sam Riley | Diaval |
| Brenton Thwaites | Prince Phillip |
| Kenneth Cranham | King Henry |
| Sarah Flind | Princess Leila’s Handmaiden |
| Hannah New | Princess Leila |
| Isobelle Molloy | Young Maleficent |
| Michael Higgins | Young Stefan |
| Ella Purnell | Teen Maleficent |
| Jackson Bews | Teen Stefan |
| Angus Wright | Advisor to King Henry |
| Oliver Maltman | Advisor to King Henry |
| Gary Cargill | Nobleman |
| John O’Toole | Nobleman |
| Harry Attwell | Nobleman |
| Anthony May | Nobleman |
| James Hicks | Military Nobleman |
| Stephan Chase | General |
| Mark Caven | General |
| Chris Leaney | Servant in Wing Room |
| Jamie Maclachlan | Soldier in Wood |
| Shaun Smith | Soldier in Wood |
| Vivienne Jolie-Pitt | Aurora (5 yrs.) |
| Eleanor Worthington-Cox | Aurora (8 yrs.) |
| John Macmillan | Captain |
| Tim Treloar | Farmer |
| Peter G. Reed | Guard (voice) |
| Marama Corlett | Servant |
| Liam McKenna | King Henry’s Captain |
| Steven Cree | Overseer |
| Janet McTeer | Narrator (voice) |
| Charlie Akin | Courtier (uncredited) |
| Sam Allen | Extra (uncredited) |
| Karen Anderson | Blue Suit Performer (uncredited) |
| Oliver Andrews-Waller | Child at Banquet (uncredited) |
| Lasco Atkins | King Henry Soldier (uncredited) |
| James Ayling | Stefans Guard (uncredited) |
| Patrick Baker | Courtier / King’s Guard (uncredited) |
| James Ballard | Court Servant (uncredited) |
| Peter Baykov | Maleficent (Bulgarian) (uncredited) |
| David Boat | Creatures (uncredited) (voice) |
| Adam Bond | Palace Guard (uncredited) |
| Scott Bradley | Stefan’s General (uncredited) |
| Sophie-Anna Brough | Courtier (uncredited) |
| Alfred Camp | King Henry’s General (uncredited) |
| Max Cavenham | Palace Courtier / King’s Guard (uncredited) |
| James Cox | Stefan’s Soldier (uncredited) |
| Raf Cross | Young Man (uncredited) |
| Nick Donald | Stefan’s Guard (uncredited) |
| Terri Douglas | Curse Voice |
| Fairies | |
| Creatures (uncredited) | |
| Damon Driver | Court Jester (uncredited) |
| Josh Dyer | Stefan’s Soldier / Henry’s Soldier (uncredited) |
| Stephanie Elstob | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Sandy Fox | Fairies / Creatures (uncredited) (voice) |
| Craig Garner | Blue Suit Performer (uncredited) |
| Sam Gibbons | Soldier (uncredited) |
| Victoria Gugenheim | Courtier (uncredited) |
| Daniel Harland | Courtier (uncredited) |
| John Heartstone | Soldier / Courtier (uncredited) |
| Matt Hookings | Stefan’s Soldier (uncredited) |
| Tim Hope | Courtier (uncredited) |
| Craig Izzard | King Henry’s Soldier (uncredited) |
| Ceri Jerome | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Pax Jolie-Pitt | (uncredited) |
| Zahara Jolie-Pitt | Girl (uncredited) |
| Lee Edward Jones | Blue Suit Performer (uncredited) |
| Hrvoje Klecz | Courtier (uncredited) |
| Alex Marek | Servant (uncredited) |
| Bruno Mello | Prince Phillip (uncredited) (voice) |
| João Costa Menezes | Palace Guard (uncredited) |
| Karen Mkrtchyan | Courtier (uncredited) |
| Matthew John Morley | King Stefan’s Army (uncredited) |
| Steven John Nice | Courtier (uncredited) |
| Edd Osmond | Blue Suit Performer (uncredited) |
| Jo Osmond | Blue Suit Performer (uncredited) |
| Guy Potter | Stefan’s Page (uncredited) |
| Clay Quarchioni | Courtier (uncredited) |
| Marc Rolfe | King Stefans Guard (uncredited) |
| Edward Sampson | Courtier (uncredited) |
| Daniel Stisen | Screen Combat |
| Soldier (uncredited) | |
| Richard Summers-Calvert | Stefan Guard (uncredited) |
| Leo Suter | Young Man (uncredited) |
| Tom Swacha | Courtier (uncredited) |
| Peter Theobalds | King Stefan’s Foot Soldier (uncredited) |
| Marlow Warrington-Mattei | Stefan’s Soldier (uncredited) |
| Daniel Westwood | Special Action Soldier (uncredited) |
| Christian Wolf-La’Moy | Courtier at Christening (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was released as a PG-rated action adventure on May 30, 2014.
- Robert Stromberg is the director of the movie, while Linda Woolverton, Charles Perrault, and Milt Banta hold the writing credits.
- The lead cast includes Angelina Jolie, who portrayed Maleficent, Elle Fanning as Aurora, and Sharlto Copley as Stefan.
- The film was nominated for 1 Oscar and had another 12 wins and 43 nominations.
- Besides the lead cast, the notable characters in the movie are Flittle, Knotgrass, Thistlewit, Diaval, Prince Philip, King Henry, Princess Leila, and her handmaiden.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Ashridge Estate, Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.809859
- Longitude: -0.5967473
- Place ID: ChIJIzlWc-BadkgRWX2e_Hkb4GA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Moneybury Hill, Berkhamsted HP4 1LX, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Petworth House, Petworth, West Sussex, England, UK
- Latitude: 50.988319
- Longitude: -0.6107195
- Place ID: ChIJjW9opUm2dUgRochdk41aeys
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: National Trust – Petworth House and Park, Petworth GU28 9LR, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5488872
- Longitude: -0.5319505999999999
- Place ID: ChIJTRZRjqVvdkgRTXFXSJXOIrU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pinewood Rd, Slough, Iver SL0 0NH, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Bulstrode Park, Oxford Road, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5859999
- Longitude: -0.5772973
- Place ID: ChIJBf45QvBldkgRvIMHUWVeuDI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bulstrode, Gerrards Cross SL9 8SZ, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: A Stage, Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5488872
- Longitude: -0.5319505999999999
- Place ID: ChIJTRZRjqVvdkgRTXFXSJXOIrU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pinewood Rd, Slough, Iver SL0 0NH, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
