Once Upon a Time

About the Show

Master storytellers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz ("Lost," "Tron: Legacy") invite everyone to brace themselves for a modern fairytale with thrilling twists and hints of darkness, brimming with wonder and filled with the magic of our most beloved stories.

And they lived happily ever after... or so everyone was led to believe. Emma Swan (Jennifer Morrison, "House") knows how to take care of herself. She's a 28-year-old bail bondsperson who's been on her own ever since she was abandoned as a baby. But when Henry (Jared Gilmore, "Mad Men") -- the son she gave up years ago -- finds her, everything changes. Henry is now 10 years old and in desperate need of Emma's help. He believes that Emma actually comes from an alternate world, and that she's Snow White (Ginnifer Goodwin, "Big Love") and Prince Charming's (Josh Dallas) missing daughter. According to his book of fairytales, they sent her away to protect her from the Evil Queen's (Lana Parrilla) curse, which trapped the characters of fairytale world forever, frozen in time, and brought them into our modern world.

Of course Emma doesn't believe a word, but when she brings Henry back to Storybrooke, she finds herself drawn to this unusual boy and his strange New England town. Concerned for him, she decides to stay for a while, but she soon suspects that Storybrooke is more than it seems. It's a place where magic has been forgotten -- but is still powerfully close -- where fairytale characters are alive, even though they don't remember who they once were, and where the Evil Queen, known as Regina, is now Henry's foster mother.

In order to understand where the fairytale world's former inhabitants came from, and what ultimately led to the Evil Queen's wrath, you'll need a glimpse into their previous lives to learn their origins. But it might just turn everything you've ever believed about these characters upside-down.

Meanwhile, the epic battle for the future of all worlds is about to begin. For good to win, Emma will have to accept her destiny and fight like hell.

"Once Upon a Time" stars Ginnifer Goodwin as Snow White/Mary Margaret, Jennifer Morrison as Emma Swan, Robert Carlyle ("The Full Monty," "Trainspotting," "SGU Stargate Universe") as Rumplestiltskin/Mr. Gold, Lana Parrilla as Evil Queen/Regina, Jared Gilmore as Henry, Josh Dallas as Prince Charming/John Doe and Raphael Sbarge as Jiminy Cricket/Archie.

"Once Upon a Time" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound. Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz are creators and executive producers. Steven Pearlman (ABC's "V") is also executive producer. The show is from ABC Studios.

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I absolutely love Once Upon a Time. I think that it is the best show ever. It has been my dream to be on it since I was 9. I hope that you take me into consideration and thank you for your time.

Posted by Maddy (2018-03-30) 9946

I am a child aspiring actress and would love to be featured in a show like this. I need a place to start and a small part in a show like this could really help me kid off. Thank you for your help and I hope to make it in this business

Posted by Sarah (2014-11-29) 7516

I love this show! I've watched it since Season 1, Episode 1. It's awesome and I really like it. I would love to be on this show I hope you let me be on the show. Bye. (:

Posted by Paul Ybarra (2014-10-22) 7503

I would love to play a character like Pocahontas on Once Upon A Time i dont just want to be a big fan but i want to experience the making of the show.

Posted by Ditana yohanes (2014-08-19) 7479

This is my favorite show of all time!!! If you ever need an actress, singer, or someone on the crew, please contact me. I will be more than happy to assist your needs!

Posted by Angela (2014-05-04) 7404

I'm 16 years old, I could play anyone from the ages of 12 to 21 years old,I'm multi-racial and I have 5 years of acting experience. I have an acting coach and I'm taking classes and going to lots of acting seminars. I would absolutely love to be on Once Upon A Time as an extra or a principal character. This would be the biggest dream come true for me and a great experience and an amazing opportunity.

Posted by Gracie Jennings (2013-08-07) 7258

I love this show and watch it all the time! If you guys ever need someone i will be more than happy to join the crew.

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