Is gold in season 7 of Once Upon a Time?

To help keep track of all the comings and goings, The Hollywood Reporter breaks down who’s out and who’s staying, as well as all the new faces coming aboard for season seven.

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“I hesitate to use the word ‘reboot.’ We’re more thinking about it as a hybrid of a lot of things,” Horowitz told THR in May after the season-six finale. “We’re paying homage to the original premise, but there are certain characters who are returning and some who are not. It’s a combination of a lot of things, but what we’re trying to do is go in a new direction but stay true to the spirit of what the show has always been.”

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OUT

In addition to original series regulars Goodwin and Morrison, Josh Dallas (Prince Charming), Jared Gilmore (Henry), Emilie de Ravin (Belle) and Rebecca Mader (the Wicked Witch) are all walking away from the franchise. (Expect Morrison to come back for an episode or two in season seven to close out Emma’s storyline.)

RETURNING

Season seven (and presumably the series’ future) will be built around Lana Parrilla (Regina), Robert Carlyle (Mr. Gold) and Colin O’Donoghue (Captain Hook).

“Everybody has said they’d be willing to come back. As our show is and has been for six years, we see people come back all the time,” Kitsis said about seeing any of the exiting stars returning.

Giles Matthey will also return in season seven, appearing in episode four and reprising his role as Gideon, the son of Belle and Rumple.

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NEW FACES

There are a number of new series regulars joining Once for season seven. They are:

• Andrew J. West (The Walking Dead), who plays a grown-up version of Gilmore’s Henry. (Series regular)

• Alison Fernandez, who plays Lucy, Henry’s long-lost daughter, who, in a nod to the pilot, shows up on his doorstep to prompt him into saving his family. (Series regular)

• Dania Ramirez (Devious Maids) is playing a new version of Cinderella, who is adult Henry’s wife. (Ramirez’s Cinderella is a different than the one previously portrayed on the drama by Jessy Schram.)

The shoe fit! Introducing the #OnceUponATime woman of the hour: Cinderella! pic.twitter.com/WvtDHxEPPM
— Once Upon A Time (@OnceABC) July 15, 2017

• Gabrielle Anwar (Burn Notice), who is playing Lady Tremaine, the Wicked Stepmother from Cinderella. (Series regular)

• Mekia Cox (Chicago Med), who is Tiana, the princess from The Princess and the Frog. (Recurring)

• Adelaide Kane (Reign), who is playing Drizella, one of the evil stepsisters from Cinderella. (Recurring)

• Rose Reynolds (Poldark), who is playing a new version of Alice from Alice in Wonderland. (Recurring)

• Emma Booth (Underbelly), who will recur as a witch.

Producers have noted that they play to “open up the universe more” in season seven, which includes just how they get to see Henry as an adult and what that means for Regina. Season seven, Kitsis said, will explore the “epic love story” between Lucy’s mother and Henry, who is the grandchild of Prince Charming.

Bookmark this page for the latest Once Upon a Time season-seven news, as we’ll update it as more information becomes available.

When "Once Upon A Time" returns to ABC for its seventh season October 6, Storybrooke is going to look a lot different.

In May, the network confirmed Snow White (Ginnifer Goodwin), Prince Charming (Josh Dallas), Emma Swan (Jennifer Morrison), Henry (Jared Gilmore), Belle (Emilie de Ravin), and Zelena/The Wicked Witch (Rebecca Mader) would all be leaving after season six.

If you're sad that you won't be seeing more of Emma and Hook together after they were just married, don't despair. Morrison said she will be back for at least an episode to send her character off into the sunset. A few other actors will reportedly return as guests and in minor recurring roles.

How exactly will the show continue without half of its main cast?

Season seven will add a bunch of fresh faces to the cast. In addition to airing on a new night (the dreaded Friday night death slot) this fall, the seventh season will literally hit the reset button moving 10 years into the future. The season six finale ended with a near mirror of the series' pilot with a grown Henry (Andrew J. West) being recruited by his daughter to help remind him of all the fairytale adventures and characters he forgot about.

Keep reading to see which of your favorites will return along with the many new faces who will join "OUAT."

Season seven of the show will fast forward a decade to revolve around Emma's son Henry (Andrew J. West) all grown-up.

Andrew J. West went from surviving the apocalypse on "The Walking Dead" to chasing princesses on "OUAT."Jack Rowand/ABC

He was visited at the end of season six by his daughter Lucy (Alison Fernandez) who will have to convince him he has an entirely different life he can't recall.

Alison Fernandez as Lucy.Jack Rowand/ABC

We'll quickly learn Henry had a child with a new version of Cinderella (Dania Ramirez).

Apparently, Henry's a motorcycle guy.Eike Schroter/ABC

It looks like he'll come across the princess after her carriage gets overturned.

Dania Ramirez and Andrew J. West on "OUAT."Eike Schroter/ABC

The two will probably have a few run-ins with her Wicked Stepmother, Lady Tremaine (Gabrielle Anwar).

It looks like Lady Tremaine may be having a conversation with Regina.ABC

Drizella (Adelaide Kane) will also appear as one of her evil stepsisters.

It's not clear whether or not we'll see another stepsister this season.ABC

A few other new characters that will appear next season include a new version of Alice (Rose Reynolds) from "Alice in Wonderland."

The character looks closer to the Alice from the live-action Disney movies.ABC

A character known only as The Witch (Emma Booth) may also become a dangerous foe.

It's not clear what kind of witch she'll be.Mike Coppola/Getty Images

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Mekia Cox will also join the show as Tiana from "The Princess and the Frog."

There aren't any photos yet of Cox's "OUAT" look.Loreen Sarkis/Getty images

If you're worried about all of the new faces, three fan favorites will be back including Killian/Captain Hook (Colin O'Donoghue).

Hook is still looking as dreamy as ever.Jack Rowand/ABC

He'll reunite with the older Henry Mills at some point.

Henry's all grown up, but Killian never ages.Jack Rowand/ABC

Regina/Evil Queen (Lana Parrilla) will also return with a new look.

Is Regina the owner of a bar now?Jack Rowand/ABC

Henry and his adopted mom will have their own reunion.

Regina and Henry reunite in a photo from the season seven premiere.Jack Rowand/ABC

Mr. Gold/Rumplestiltskin (Robert Carlyle) will round out the main returning cast. Together, the three will help Henry on his mysterious journey.

Robert Carlyle as Mr. Gold.Bob D'Amico/ABC

Belle (Emilie de Ravin) will briefly return to the show as a guest.

Emilie de Ravin in Belle's yellow gown.ABC/Autumn de Wilde

Rumple will reportedly have an episode centered around him with Belle and their son Gideon.

Don't expect to have seen the last of Zelena (Rebecca Mader) either.

Rebecca Mader played Regina's sister on "OUAT."ABC

According to Entertainment Weekly, Mader will reprise her role in several episodes of the new season.

Who is not in season 7 of Once Upon a Time?

This season marked a significant change for the series, as it was announced at the end of the sixth season that the majority of the main cast members would not be returning in such capacity for season 7. Lana Parrilla, Colin O'Donoghue and Robert Carlyle were the only ones remaining, while Rebecca Mader and Jared S.

What characters return in season 7 of Once Upon a Time?

Returning Cast Members.

Lana Parrilla as Regina Mills/Roni/Evil Queen (Wish Realm).

Colin O'Donoghue as Hook/Hook (Wish Realm)/Rogers..

Andrew J. West as Henry Mills..

Alison Fernandez as Lucy..

Robert Carlyle as Rumplestiltskin/Mr. Gold/Weaver/Rumplestiltskin (Wish Realm).

Is Rumpelstiltskin awake in season 7?

The Chessmaster: Rumplestiltskin is awake at the end of the episode, which means that the accent he uses as Weaver is something he is now faking (rather than it being Weaver's normal accent) to hide that fact.

Is Belle in season 7 of Once Upon a Time?

Season 7. Together, Belle and Rumple travel the realms with their son, Gideon and eventually settle down at the Edge of Realms. As time goes by, Belle ages while Rumple does not and eventually Belle dies of old age.