Maleficent 2: Elle Fanning and Angelina Jolie start filming

Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning will soon start filming for Maleficent 2, as Walt Disney Studios has announced the start of the production of the much awaited film sequel.

"#Maleficent2, starring Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, and Michelle Pfeiffer, is now in production," the studio announced on Twitter.

In the sequel, Fanning and Jolie returns as Aurora and Maleficent respectively. The studio posted behind-the-scenes looks of the two actresses in the sequel.

Fanning also shared the photos from film's set and captioned: "It's bring your mom to work day on the #Maleficent2 set!"

Actors Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple and Lesley Manville are also returning for the sequel.

Interestingly, to add to the delight, newcomers in Maleficent 2 include Michelle Pfeiffer, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Harris Dickinson, Ed Skrein, and Robert Lindsay.

With the script from Jez Butterworth and Linda Woolverton, Joachim Ronning is directing the sequel.