Angelina Jolie performs own stunts on Maleficent set

LONDON — Angelina Jolie shunned a stunt double to perform her own terrifying action scenes on the set of upcoming movie Maleficent.The actress showed no fear after being strapped into a harness and hoisted high into the air by a crane while in character as evil Maleficent.

The star, dressed in a long, dark robe and horns, soars over the countryside set in Buckinghamshire, England, where she is currently filming the Sleeping Beauty reboot. She was also pictured holding a staff and kicking her legs out while suspended in the air as the sorceress.

Maleficent, which tells the fairytale from the villainess’ perspective, is due in theaters in March 2014. — Agencies