<P> In May 2017, it was announced that Lana Parrilla, Colin O'Donoghue, and Robert Carlyle would be the only series regulars from season 6 to continue onto season 7 . It was teased that the three would be portraying their original characters but with cursed identities, similar to the circumstances in season 1 . In July, the first promo of the season revealed that Killian is now a Seattle police officer with the last name Rogers, who is living with an unexplained sense of loss . In August, it was revealed that Regina is now a bar owner named Roni, who is more dressed down and is "no longer in charge ." </P> <P> Former main cast member Jennifer Morrison has confirmed that she has agreed to return for one episode, later revealed to be the second episode of the season . Morrison announced her last filming day on July 19, 2017 . On July 22, it was confirmed that Emilie de Ravin would return for the fourth episode in the seventh season . </P> <P> In March 2017, Andrew J. West and Alison Fernandez were cast for unknown guest roles in the season six finale . During the episode, it was revealed that West was portraying an adult Henry Mills, while Fernandez portrayed his daughter, Lucy . After that episode's airing, they were confirmed as series regulars for season 7 . West will be taking over the role from Jared S. Gilmore, who has been confirmed to appear in at least the first two episodes of the season . </P> <P> On July 6, 2017, it was announced that Dania Ramirez and Gabrielle Anwar would be two additional series regulars for season 7 . Additionally, Adelaide Kane, Mekia Cox, and Rose Reynolds were cast in recurring roles for the upcoming season. On July 15, it was announced that Ramirez would be portraying Cinderella, albeit a different version from the one previously played by Jessy Schram for the first six seasons . On July 22 at San Diego Comic - Con, it was revealed that Anwar and Kane will be portraying Lady Tremaine and Drizella, respectively . Cox would be portraying Tiana from The Princess and the Frog, while Reynolds would be playing an alternate version of Alice, a character previously heavily featured in the spin - off Once Upon a Time in Wonderland . In August 2017, Cox was promoted to series regular . </P>

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