Meet the 6 New Characters Coming to Once Upon a Time
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The next season of Once Upon a Time isn't just going to be about Emma becoming the Dark One — we'll also be getting a whole new crop of fairy-tale characters. These new players are being pulled from legend — the Knights of the Round Table (or The Sword in the Stone, if you're looking for the Disney connection) and one of pop culture's more recent heroines. See who you can expect to meet this season below, and then check up on where the returning characters will be when Once returns.
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Amy Manson as Merida
Scottish actress Amy Manson was revealed in footage shown at Comic-Con. She's, of course, playing Pixar heroine Merida.
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Liam Garrigan as King Arthur
British actor Liam Garrigan will play King Arthur this season on Once.
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Joana Metrass as Guinevere
Arthur needs a Guinevere, who will be played by actress Joana Metrass.
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Elliott Knight as Merlin
Elliot Knight will play Merlin, the legendary wizard. You may recognize Knight from How to Get Away With Murder.
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Sinqua Walls as Lancelot
The Knights of the Round Table casting continues with Sinqua Walls as Lancelot, whom you may remember appeared in season two in a flashback. He'll be a recurring character this time around.
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