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?
I love Once Upon A Time and a season 7 would be amazing!’ But without the original cast, I wont be watching anymore. You’ll lose many followers
Absolutely.. We need a season 7.. Renew ♥
season 7 please
Finally get to watch a show that means alot about what we grew up listening to about fairy tales..So looking forward to more.Please and I will pray for more seasons make it work..This show has come this far a few more.Make it to ten shows and make it in history you all have worked hard to be here.You made these shows to help us all get through are fairy dreams and make believe there’s still stories out there…Good luck and God be with you All ..
Season 7 ..Please renew
If there’s not a season 7, I dont know what I will do. Once Upon A Time is my life.
I love the show emma is my favorite I love the rest of the original cast members too if it’s renewed for a 7th season without the original cast I will not watch it anymore.
As much as I love this show, maybe it’s time to end it. It will start getting silly otherwise and rebooting it with new characters is a big no no. One thing I would like is in the finale have all characters from the show in it so we can see them getting their happily ever after afters or close to it
This show is a mess, just cancel it and end this nightmare.
Yes I would like a season 7
What does Lil Orphan Annie have to with Once Upon a Time??? Will not watch if that is the new story line.
I have been a fan of this show sense the beginning however, after running for 6 seasons I am ready for the series finale, I would like to keep it at 6 seasons because a 7th season is really pushing it on a show. I also believe that the creators are running out of ideas and repeating the same storylines over and over again.
I’m a vivid watcher of ONCE UPON A TIME Sadly it is not shown in South Africa but I wish it was Totally riveting from episode one right through to the latest season Have all the episodes up to season 5 Can’t wait for season 6 to be released on DVD IM DEFINITLY IN FAVOUR OF SEASON 6 7 8 9 and maybe the show can finalize in season 10 so we have a conclusion It is so reverting for me that when I start watching I don’t stop Sadly work gets in the way of watching it Have already… Read more »
Yes, I want a seven season but with the same core characters. Otherwise, it is not worth watching
I honestly dont want a 7th season now…