Disney's live-action sequel to 2014's Maleficent is set to arrive in theatres in October. The film will see the return of Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning as the titular villainess and Princess Aurora respectively.
A new report by
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Geoff Zanelli has signed on as the film's composer. Zanelli has previously worked with,
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil's director, Joachim Ronning on 2017's
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.
Zanelli had this to say about joining the Disney sequel:
"I couldn't wait to team up with Disney and Joachim Rønning again, so I'm excited to be invited to the Moors for an inspired new adventure." He continued, praising the upcoming film's story as well as Angelina Jolie's performance as Maleficent:
"The storytelling in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is fantastic, and Angelina Jolie's iconic performance as this timeless villain is hauntingly vivid, easily one of my favorite recent cinematic experiences. For someone who was raised on fantasy and adventure films, writing this score is a dream come true."
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is set to arrive in theatres on October 8th, 2019.