Some big changes could be in store for Once Upon a Time. TVLine reports season seven of the ABC TV show could feature a different cast and storyline.
The fantasy drama is currently in its sixth season. The cast includes Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Josh Dallas, Lana Parrilla, Emilie de Ravin, Colin O’Donoghue, Jared S. Gilmore, Rebecca Mader, and Robert Carlyle.
While ABC has not renewed the show for a seventh season yet, there have been some clues that if renewed the series could be “reset.” First, network boss Channing Dungey told Deadline last month that season six will mark the end of a phase for the series:
Regardless of what we decide to do at the end of this season, I think they think they [EPs Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis] would put a little bit of a bow here, and then there is a next piece that comes after that, so they are trying to figure out what that is and how that works.”
Later, star Jennifer Morrison mentioned her contract ended this spring and the future of the show is uncertain:
My contract ends in April on Once Upon a Time, I don’t know what that means. They haven’t picked up the show officially yet — they might, they might not. We are just waiting now to see if the network decides to continue with the show — and if they do continue with the show, if they’re going to rework it to be something else, or if they’re going to invite people to stay. We’re just in a holding pattern right now.”
Currently, Once Upon a Time is earning an average rating of 1.05 in the 18-49 demo and 3.529 million viewers. Compared to previous seasons, the ratings have declined considerably. Season five averaged a 1.37 rating and in the 18-49 demo and 4.40 million viewers.
Now, TVLine has acquired some casting information that sheds light on what season seven could be:
Namely, the May finale will introduce a pair of guest stars, both of whom have the potential to join the ensemble as series regulars if the show moves forward. First up, the fantasy drama is casting a “strong yet vulnerable” leading man in his late 20s to mid-30s, a gent who was once optimistic and hopeful but now is a friendless, cynical recluse. That said, he still possesses a dormant, deep-seated speak of hope that waits for the right person to reignite it.
The other role being cast is a precocious 10-year-old with a “constant twinkle of mischief in her eye.” And though this girl comes from a broken home, those struggles have only made her stronger — something which will come in handy when darkness threatens “everything she holds dear.” And while the character breakdown notes that this lass “never lets the hard knocks of life get her down,” you would be wrong to guess that she is a certain little orphan named Annie.”
What do you think? Do you watch Once Upon a Time? Do you want a seventh season?
Its refreshing not to have to cast a token LGBT . Really am sick of that. Make it a Bliblical OUAT. Even if its just a season. I sometimes think people forget about the bible and it can be quite interesting. Even if portrayed as fairy tale.
There are still plenty of stories to be told. Hook needs to stay though; he’s eye candy. He and Emma together are pretty boring though. Either put them together and make it permanent, or break them up permanently. The dancing around is old. The “savior” isn’t really a thing anyway, so there is no more need for Emma. Besides, there are loads more storybook characters to be played out in this show. Time to put some other folks in the lead.
And Snow White & Charming need to go, too.
No don’t cancel, there still story’s to be played
out,Merlin, 3little pigs,add the Burmuda triangle
Add a Volcano,and some presidents from long ago
Just some ideas.But don’t cancel
It would be a great season 7 if you get rid of Hook. PLEASE STOP CS!!! Stop “Once upon a Hook”
If it means getting rid of CS I’m all for a reboot of the show.
I would rather see the show continue with a new cast than carry on the current monstrosity of CS and Hook propping and the Evil Queen prancing around in ridiculous outfits, making threats but doing nothing. Most of the stories and ships on the show have already been ruined thanks to CS, I can safely say that the only fans who will not like a reboot with a totally new cast will be CS fans. The fans of the other characters will be overjoyed not to see their favourites ignored, used or tormented for the sake of CS week in… Read more »
It’s obvious that the writers ran out of ideas a long time ago so a seventh season would just lead the show into the realms of the ridiculous, end it with season 6.
Cancel it and put the cast out of their misery, this show is so bad now it’s embarrassing, I hope it finishes up in May.
I hope that Adam and Eddy read these comments as I think that reading these, maybe they can get ideas of what the viewers want to see from us. I think I can see where they are going to go with the reset, however, keep the main cast we know and love because otherwise viewers won’t want to watch it. There are a lot of autistic people that watch the show – it provides an escape sometimes for them, they immerse themselves in these fantasy world’s, I know that, because I am one of them. Keep most (if not all)… Read more »
Don’t cancel this show. It’s about the only clean show I can watch
Please do change the cast they r great. Please renew their contract. I love watching once a upon a time. The show shows the strength, there weakness, the love for family and it gives me hope to go on in life. I love the show i can’t wait till March.
This was a show that helped me relive my childhood. Losing it would be a tremendous loss! In a word, I say, RENEW!
I agree with Amy and Stacey Brownie. As much as I love this show everyone’s contracts are up and the writers are thinking of resetting the series. SERIOUSLY!! If that is all they can come up with then it’s definitely time to end it.
Cancel thus garbage already it’s been long overdue!
Please, please, please renew! I’m I’m a huge Oncer and I would be a “Lost Girl”!!!!