Emma Swans swan song is nigh. Ive loved being there, but six years is a very long time. I needed personally to move on to new things. Credit: Jack Rowand/ABC It just was time. I needed to be not living away from home, so far from home. It was just time personally and professionally to step away when my contract was done. Had executive producers Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis pitched you an idea for season 7 that included Emma?...
ABC, Eddy Kitsis, and Adam Horowitz very generously invited me to continue as a series regular. “Emma Swan is one my favorite characters that I have ever played. My 6 years on ONCE UPON A TIME has changed my life in the most beautiful ways. I am absolutely blown away by the passion and commitment of the Oncer fans. I am so honored to have been a central part of such a special show....
No, Parrilla is not playing a brand new character; this is her cursed alter ego. However, theres still more of her story thats unknown. So I thought, You know what, I like this. Jack Rowand/ABC Once you returned to set, how different did it feel without having those familiar faces around? Was it almost a little refreshing to have some fresh blood there?It is. I loved working with the old cast....
Plus: Is there love on the horizon with… Lana Parrilla is pulling double duty this season onOnce Upon a Time. Will Regina be able to stop her? LANA PARRILLA:Its a journey for her. Credit: ABC/Jack Rowand Theres still some big lessons ahead that shes hasnt quite learned yet. Shes going down that path now. The biggest lesson I could say for her is that you really cant get rid of your darkness....
Once Upon a Times upcomingmusical episodeis going to be jam-packed. Further details on the episode includingwhoelse is singing,whattheyre singing andwhytheyre singing are still being kept under wraps. (TVLine.comreportedearlier Friday that Lana Parrilla would lend her voice to the episode.) Credit: Jack Rowand/ABC Well all so excited about it, Morrison tells EW. Its one of those things weve all thought about. Weve joked about it, thought about it. The musical episode is slated to air this spring....
Another familiar face will be leavingOnce Upon a Timeafter season 6. Rebecca Mader will exit the series at the end of this season, the actressannounced on social mediaThursday night. The character turned out to be Reginas (Lana Parrilla) half sister. However, Mader explains in her statement that it was not her decision to leave. Earlier Thursday, the show wasofficially renewedfor a seventh season. This wasnt my choice but a creative decision of the shows that I totally respect and Understand....
And EW can exclusively reveal that Reginas cursed persona name is Roni. Its the new Grannys with alcohol and cassettes, executive producer Edward Kitsis tells EW of Ronis. Im no longer in pantsuits, Lana Parrilla said. Im in denim and rock T-shirts. When we meet her, this other version of Regina, shes working in a bar. Shes a bar owner. Shes a little rough around the edges… This version feels really different....
The new arrivals have arrived in Storybrooke seeking refuge and possible allies in Emma and the other fairytale legends. Credit: ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC
If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Warning: This story contains major spoilers from Sundays episode ofOnce Upon a Time. Read at your own risk! Credit: ABC/Jack Rowand It appears we thought we had taken care of that, but it turns out that was not true. [Theyre] extremely worried. Theyre not the only ones dealing with fear about Emmas well-being. She always saw herself getting killed, so everyones going to band together to really prevent that from happening....
Im hoping to rap, Parrilla told EW ahead of filming the musical episode. Thats just the Brooklyn girl in me that wants to rap. I just pitched that idea. Credit: Jack Rowand/ABC I havent gotten a response. I am hoping to rap, but its highly unlikely. While Parrilla was game to lend her voice to the hour, she admits there was some hesitation. I trained my voice for many years for acting....
Robin Givens has been tapped to play Tianas mother onOnce Upon a Time, EW has learned exclusively. Formerly wealthy, now facing financial disaster, she handles the transition with grace and inner moral strength. We got on the elevator and I turned and said, Oh, hi! Credit: ABC (2) She was like, Oh? I know I probably scared her. I was like, I think youre great. I was like, I need my own groceries, I cant eat out every day....
Can Hook and Emmas relationship surviveOnce Upon a Times latest twist? Even so, ODonoghue is optimistic that the duo can weather this new challenge. He realizes he cant run away anymore, ODonoghue tells EW. Credit: ABC/Jack Rowand Hes not the same Hook. Therefore, Hook will attempt to work his way back to Emma, but it wont be easy. Hes beyond desperate, ODonoghue says. ABC/Jack Rowand We saw in thelast seasonthat it is true love....
Is this a clue that will ultimately spare Emma? A running theory speculates that, sometime in the future, Emma has separated from her other half. So, could viewers actually be seeing a doppelganger of Emma being killed by Gideon in the prophecy? Credit: ABC/Jack Rowand No, executive producer Adam Horowitz tells EW. Alas, there goes that theory. But the question still remains why Gideon would want to kill Emma in the first place....
