Maleficent's King Stefan suit of armour worn by Sharlto Copley...

In Disney's Maleficent the real villains seem to be men and their greed and ambition in the live-action movie, not the iconic (misunderstood) female Sleeping Beauty villain. Here's the fantastic suit of armour worn by Sharlto Copley as 'King Stefan', the father of 'Princess Aurora', in the fantasy movie's fatal showdown with the winged fairy.

Original costume and royal jewels worn by Sharlto Copley 

as King Stefan in Maleficent

Anna B. Sheppard was Costume Designer on the fairytale origin story of Maleficent and responsible for designing the South African actor's majestic suit of armour, which was photographed on display at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on June 3, 2014.

If you like this royal battle armour, be sure to also check out more original movie costumes from Maleficent on display worn by the female stars, Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning.

Maleficent movie poster

As a boy the orphan Stefan befriends a young Maleficent when he ventures into The Moors and also discovers that iron can cause harm to fairies.

Over time his ambition changes him and he betrays his former friend to become King, he also has his ironsmiths make this impressive suit of battle armour to protect him from Maleficent and her revenge.

King Stefan's suit of armour from Maleficent in more detail

If you're a fan of Medieval suits of armour be sure to also check out these Terry English designed armour costumes from 1981's Excalibur, Alice in Wonderland's White Knight armour and even Lady Sif's battle armour from Thor: The Dark World.

King Stefan's royal crown and chain costume props from Maleficent

Also on display as part of the fantastic exhibit of costumes and props from the movie were King Stefan's royal crown and chain worn by Sharlto Copley in Princess Aurora's Christening scene.

Stay tuned in the days to come for even more fabulous authentic film sets, props and outfits from this magical new Disney fantasy.

Maleficent movie billboard