Master storytellers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz ("Lost," "Tron: Legacy") invite everyone to Storybrooke, Maine, a small town that probably won't show up on one's GPS, but it's a place where magic is coming!
To ensure that no one in fairytale land – especially Snow White – had any more "happily ever afters," Evil Queen Regina cast a curse which trapped the fairytale characters, frozen in time, and brought them into our modern world. Although still alive, they had no knowledge of their former selves and were sleepwalking through life – ageless -- for 28 years, until a savior arrived in the form of Emma Swan. Unbeknownst to Emma, she was the daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming, who had whisked her out of fairytale land and into our world as an infant to save her from the curse. Abandoned as a baby, Emma's life was anything but magical; her last job was as a bail bondsperson, but she mostly drifted without much of a life plan. When her 10-year-old son, Henry -- whom she had given up for adoption years earlier -- appeared on her doorstep with a book of fairytales and a wild story about how Emma was the progeny of fairytale characters trapped in a town called Storybrooke, she thought he was crazy. But curiosity got the better of her, and when she brought Henry back to the town – where Regina, ever the control freak, had made herself mayor and was also Henry's adoptive mother -- Emma soon discovered that Storybrooke was more than it seemed. Over time she came to believe the stories were true, began to see cracks in the curse, and was finally able to break it.
Reality and myth were merged as the fairytale characters began awakening, once the curse was lifted, and remembered who they were. But to their dismay they were not transported back to fairytale land. And to make matters worse, Rumplestiltskin – aka Mr. Gold – in an effort to gain the upper hand in his power struggle with Regina, introduced magic into the town. In fairytales magic has its place, but in our world it can have unfathomable consequences. Now the fairytale characters must contend with magic in their quest to find a way home, as new fairytale characters are revealed, old acquaintances are revisited, and some we had come to believe could be trusted will turn against their own kind.
"Once Upon a Time" stars Ginnifer Goodwin as Snow White/Mary Margaret, Jennifer Morrison as Emma Swan, Lana Parrilla as Evil Queen/Regina, Josh Dallas as Prince Charming/David, Emilie de Ravin as Belle, Jared S. Gilmore as Henry Mills, Meghan Ory as Red Riding Hood/Ruby and Robert Carlyle as Rumplestiltskin/Mr. Gold.
UPCOMING EPISODES
2.19 Lacey
These 2 roles are being cast for episode 2.19: A Thief, who is male, 30 years old, brave, honorable and steals magic from Rumpelstiltskin; and Keith, who is 35, bitter due to a hard life, and likes to chase women. (Source)
2.20 The Evil Queen
2.21 Second Star to the Right
For episode 2.21, the role of Heidi is being cast. She's 13, British, and also described as being compassionate, mischievous, and somewhat naive about how dangerous the world can be. (Source)
2.22 Straight on 'Til Morning
For Once Upon a Time episode 2.22, a few teen boy roles are being cast that might be recurring. One of the boys is named Felix, and he's their leader. (Source)
There are “major plans” for Cora this season (possible 3-episode arc)
Question: I have a burning Once Upon a Time question — was the outside world affected when the curse was broken? —Jen
Ausiello: That’s what EP Adam Horowitz referred to as “an excellent question” when it was lobbed to him at Comic-Con over the weekend.
“I think the best way to answer that,” he responded, “is to say that that will be explicated rather quickly.” Explicate: To analyze and develop (an idea or principle) in detail. (Source)
Question: Any scoop on August from Once Upon a Time? Please don’t say they’re not bringing him back. —Rae
Ausiello: “We are definitely going to tell what happened to Pinocchio,” EP Edward Kitsis assured us at Con. “The last we saw, he was wood.”
Added Horowitz: “We gotta figure out what happened to him. We started the story and we intend to finish it.” (source)
Alexa: What's next for Snow and Charming on OUAT?! Please tell me they won't be getting new love interests!
Relax! It seems like the show's creators are more interested in exploring the relationship between the couple and their daughter than any prospective love interests. "There's a lot of challenges, in terms of this new relationship with their daughter. Rather than focusing on last season, where it was they didn't know who each other were and whether they'll get together and will we overcome the Kathryn of it all, this year it's a whole different set of challenges that this new familial relationship presents," Adam Horowitz explains. (Source)
Loved the Once Upon a Time midseason finale. What's coming up when the show returns? — Joan
NATALIE: The Charming family has been reunited, but look for more bad news on the horizon. When we asked Ginnifer Goodwin and Jennifer Morrison about the joyous reunion, they both offered up ominous answers that may or may not have to do with the arrival of Hook and Cora. "It's, of course, short-lived because yet another obstacle is going to be thrust between all of these characters," Goodwin says, with Morrison adding, "New terrible things need to happen for us to work out." Any guesses as to what's in store for the Storybrooke gang?
COMING UP NEXT | "No one's going to be happy" about the arrival of the pirate brig's passengers, says Jennifer Morrison. "It's too much of a threat to everything that we care about." Speaking in character, she adds, "I don’t really know that much about all these people from this other land, but I do know that those two are dangerous, so I'm certainly not going to want them anywhere near my kid." Also, as revealed in recent weeks: Mulan, Prince Phillip and Smee will each make encores; viewers will meet Dr. Frankenstein's father and brother (played by Gregory Itzin and Chad Collins); Emma's baby daddy Neal Cassidy will be seen again; and Ethan Embry (Can't Hardly Wait) and Sonequa Martin-Green (The Walking Dead) will surface in secret roles. (Source)
Will anything surprise us about the upcoming episodes of Once Upon a Time? — Megan
NATALIE: We know that the flashbacks lead to Regina enacting the curse, but coming trips to the past may surprise you. "We're going to show you some things in our world that you didn't even think were an option," executive producer Edward Kitsis says. Will we see flashbacks to other lands — say, Oz? Kitsis remains coy. "[They'll] center on our characters, but in surprising ways." (Source)
Now that Once Upon a Time‘s Hook is out in the open, will we get to see him interact with the other residents of Storybrooke? –Stefanie
You mean, presuming he survived getting mowed down by The Outsider, right? (Of course he lives.) Well, to perhaps – perhaps! – answer your question, I’ll offer up this scooplet. “Emma’s love life is going to get really complicated,” series cocreator Adam Horowitz told me last week. In fact, across Storybrooke at large, he said, “The permutations of romance will continue to turn as we move forward.” (Source)
Ausiello: Yes! While speaking with Josh Dallas about this week’s David/Charming-heavy episode, Matt Mitovich picked his brain about Brothers & Sisters alum John Pyper-Ferguson’s character, who thus far has only been described as the widowed father to a young boy. “I can’t tell you anything,” Dallas hedged. “Just know that he’s an outsider.” Speaking of outsiders, Dallas was slightly more forthcoming with a status report on wayward driver Greg Mendell, played by Ethan Embry. “In this Sunday’s episode, you see Greg grilling Belle about what she actually saw that night at the car accident,” he said, musing: “Hmm, why does he want to know…?” (Source)
What time will the Once Upon a Time Lightning Round article be posted? —Hannah JoAnn, via Twitter
NATALIE: Soon, Hannah. Better yet, because I'm feeling generous today, I will give you a sneak preview! Will poor Belle ever get her memories back? The answer is... yes! "If it was permanent, that would be the most bleak end," executive producer Edward Kitsis says, noting that how Gold helps her gets her memory back will certainly be a story line to watch out for. Let's take a moment to breathe a sigh of relief. Good? OK. (Source)
Any plans for Mulan to return to Once? — Alyson
“We’re not going to rule anything out and there are some surprises we want to keep in store for characters who may be coming back later in the season,” says executive producer Adam Horowitz. “So we’re not going to rule anything out nor will we confirm or deny.” Source
Now that Once Upon a Time‘s Emma has disappointed Henry by lying to him about his father, will Regina have a chance to really reconnect with her son? –Vicki
That is totally where I thought this was going, too, but it appears we’re both wrong. As Jennifer Morrison explained to me, “Unfortunately for Regina at this point, she is so wrapped up in her own sort of mess with her mother being in town and the complications of that relationship, and sort of her failing at trying to not use magic, she sort of misses seeing her opportunity [with Henry]. She does make a move to get him back, but she doesn’t necessarily make the most strategic move, based on the circumstances.” (Source)
Once Upon a Time | Since many – myself included – have speculated that Cora cast some sort of spell on her daughter, and that’s why Regina seems to have abandoned her redemption tour, I asked the series’ creators if we are onto something. Short answer: Nope. As Eddy Kitsis reminds, “In Episode 9, we saw Regina say, ‘I have to kill you, Mother. Your grip on my heart is too strong.’ So while the audience is right to be wary of Cora, and Regina is right to be wary of her mother’s true intentions, we can never forget how important the need to get your mom’s approval and love is.” Adam Horowitz meanwhile offered this teaser for fans of Lana Parrilla’s ever-unpredictable alter ego: “We’re going to see some Regina unleashed!” Source :star:
OMG, is Once Upon a Time going to Neverland?! —Jayma
NATALIE: Based on the final two episode titles, it certainly sounds like it. But I have some bad news about the finale. If last year's was about breaking the curse, this year's is a little more ominous than that. "At the end of last year, Mr. Gold said magic was coming. Now that magic is here, it always comes with a price. In the finale, we'll see that price," executive producer Edward Kitsis tells me. Does that mean someone is going to die? Executive producer Adam Horowitz adds, "We should always be worried about death, but I would say that there are things to be worried about that you are probably not worried about yet, but you will be!" Source :star:
Will Neal’s fiancée play a role in future Once Upon a Time episodes? –Devin
Yes — though probably not in quite the way you expect. And that’s all I’ll say, for now, on the matter… so here’s series cocreator Eddy Kitsis, pre-PaleyFest: “Tamara’s not going anywhere anytime soon…. We’re very excited for the audience to see what she’s all about.” (Ooh, Devin, you came so close to asking the question I have a tantalizing response for. Maybe next week….) Source.
I know we’re going to see Regina and Snow feuding more than ever now that Snow killed Cora, but are we going to get to see Regina mourn a little? -- Trish
For sure. In fact, Lana Parrilla tells me that even though we’ll see Regina having a bit of a “one track mind” when it comes to revenge, “you’re definitely going to see [her pain.] There’s a moment of grieving and mourning her mother’s passing,” she says. Source :star:
OTHER SPOILERS
Any chance Maleficent will return next season on Once Upon a Time? — Rosie
NATALIE: Seeing as Sleeping Beauty was just added to the second season, it's likely we haven't seen the last of Maleficent.
Kristin Bauer may have Rumplestiltskin to thank for that. "I was hoping when that mist strolled into town that that meant that anything is possible," the True Blood vixen tells us. (Source)
If there going to Neverland then who's going to keep on eye on that idoit Greg and the Two Timing user Tamara.
Krista_N
03-26-2013 12:35 PM
Tftnt! :)
Becki33
03-26-2013 12:35 PM
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If there going to Neverland then who's going to keep on eye on that idoit Greg and the Two Timing user Tamara.
Regina because Neal is either with Emma and the rest of them or with Henry.
baelfire24
03-26-2013 12:36 PM
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Anyway, If Henry was sent to Neverland then, the most probable people who would do that would be:
Tamara
Rumpel
Hook
Regina
Tamara: I can't see why she would do that, for now, so I leave it at that.
Rumpel: Well, we all know why...
Hook: For revenge against Rumpel? But why Henry? Because he learnt about Grandpa Rump? And then he think that Rumpel and Henry are close? But if it is indeed Hook on the ship with them, so what? He sent Henry away, and then is forced by the Clan to come to the rescue with them?
Regina: She have lost everything: Curse is broken, Henry don't want to be with her, he mom is dead. What if she decide to kidnap Henry, with Hook help why not, and bring him with her in Neverland, to escape the Charmings?
Or Henry runs away from all of them and ends up in Neverland by himself, and his family goes after him ( they put their differences aside ) and bring him back to Storybrooke.
Radames
03-26-2013 12:36 PM
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If there going to Neverland then who's going to keep on eye on that idoit Greg and the Two Timing user Tamara.
I would say Neal or Regina.
Emma, Hook, Snow, Charming, and Rumple are all confirmed going. Which means Hook of all people helping out Gold and David, these final episodes have to build up to Hook even considering helping them.
Emma he would help and that's a no brainer, no matter how many times she abandons him and leaves him behind.
Belleislove
03-26-2013 12:37 PM
Thank you for the new thread.:)
I'm not so sure Charming is going. Who is going to be sheriff? He probably sends Emma and Snow off.
I worry that Belle/Lacey is the one who sends Henry to Neverland, and Neal probably follows him. And of course she'll be blamed even though it's not her fault.
I would think any alliance with Hook/Gold is an uneasy one. There's no way Gold would suddenly trust him.
So back in SB lacey will be at Regina's mercy probably, probably hooking up with whoever. Lovely. And Tamara and Greg and the outside world will be creeping in. Ugh.
Rhonwen
03-26-2013 12:37 PM
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Or Henry runs away from all of them and ends up in Neverland by himself, and his family goes after him ( they put their differences aside ) and bring him back to Storybrooke.
Why would Hook go? He's not family.. of course he could be offering his ship to use..
Becki33
03-26-2013 12:39 PM
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Why would Hook go? He's not family.. of course he could be offering his ship to use..
well he is Henry's step-grandfather .
Rhonwen
03-26-2013 12:41 PM
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Will he is Henry's step-grandfather .
not really.. He never married Milah, and that was 300 years ago.. I dont think that counts anymore..
I could see Tamara taking Henry.. maybe to get at Neal.. maybe to go where there is magic..
Belleislove
03-26-2013 12:41 PM
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Will he is Henry's step-grandfather .
LOL. No, he's not. He lived with his grandmother 300 years ago. That's it. Doesn't make him family or his step-anything. Sorry, I like Hook, but I don't see him in the next few episodes suddenly caring about Henry. He'll have some motive for going, and much as I like him, I highly doubt it's out of the goodness of his heart.
They've already said he'll be out for himself and he still wants revenge on Rumple.
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not really.. He never married Milah, and that was 300 years ago.. I dont think that counts anymore..
I could see Tamara taking Henry.. maybe to get at Neal.. maybe to go where there is magic
I think it might be Belle who does something. I have a feeling she's going to be interested in magic, and Emilie joked at Paleyfest that maybe she'll mess with Henry. RC kind of shushed her so it seemed like more than a joke, possibly.
Radames
03-26-2013 12:42 PM
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Why would Hook go? He's not family.. of course he could be offering his ship to use..
Very simple reason, who better to chart Neverland then Hook whom has most likely been there many times? Once after Milah was killed and another in his youth.
The way he talked about Neverland in The Crocodile before the Milah situation was like someone whom knows and has been there before.
We should have known Hook was going when they confirmed we would get another in-depth background in S3 on Hook.
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Will he is Henry's step-grandfather .
As the writers stated at Paleyfest that was 300 years ago, it's long and gone and in the past.
Ser_Dragon
03-26-2013 12:43 PM
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I would say Neal or Regina.
Emma, Hook, Snow, Charming, and Rumple are all confirmed going. Which means Hook of all people helping out Gold and David, these final episodes have to build up to Hook even considering helping them.
Emma he would help and that's a no brainer, no matter how many times she abandons him and leaves him behind.
Confirmed by who? It's just a picture of the set, not a sneak peek or promo shot. I think you draw conclusion a little too fast here ^^
Thanks for the new thread.
Gwen107
03-26-2013 12:44 PM
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Will he is Henry's step-grandfather .
Not this again... Hook is not family to Henry at all. Milah and Hook were never married. If it were so and Henry ran away and his family goes to find him Regina would go with them before Hook. Maybe Hook goes because it is his ship. But not because his family.
Radames
03-26-2013 12:45 PM
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Confirmed by who? It's just a picture of the set, not a sneak peek or promo shot. I think you draw conclusion a little too fast here ^^
Thanks for the new thread.
Well they're on the JR filming so... I'm not really drawing conclusions.
The only possibility is Gold may just see them off but I have no doubt the Charmings and Emma are going and Hook as well since it's his ship and he's the best chance they have in NL of finding Henry.
Who better to find a lost boy then a lost boy himself? ;)
