Using their electricity, they destroy both Maleficent and Tia Dalma. Corlett appeared in feature films "Desert Dancer" alongside Freida Pinto and "Maleficent" with Angelina Jolie. In 2012, Riley was cast as Diaval in Disney's "Maleficent", alongside Angelina Jolie. Returning Disney villains Maleficent and Pete also appear together in minor roles. He is invited to Aurora's christening and witnesses Maleficent cursing Aurora. An enraged Maleficent surrounds the castle with thorns but fails to stop Phillip. On April 26, 2016, it was confirmed that Jolie would reprise her role as Maleficent. Recurring series antagonists Maleficent and Pete also appear. The Dakotas used this plant to protect against maleficent powers. Diablo is present at Aurora's christening, during which Maleficent curses the baby. Her happiness is ill-fated when Maleficent, who wasn't invited, curses her daughter. As Maleficent and Aurora attempt to leave, Stefan and his guards ambush them. They include Maleficent, who transforms into a dragon. Pete appears as a persistent enemy who works with the resurrected Maleficent. Her biggest commercial success came with the fantasy picture "Maleficent" (2014).