Little John

Little John is a character on ABC's Once Upon a Time and Once Upon a Time in Wonderland. He débuts in the third episode of the third season of Once Upon a Time. He is portrayed by guest star Jason Burkart.

Little John is based on the character from the ballad "Robin Hood".

History
In the Enchanted Forest, Little John is part of Robin Hood's band of Merry Men who pilfer money from the wealthy for the needy. After successfully pulling a stealing heist on the road, everyone rejoices at their campsite. A new recruit, Will Scarlet, procures a large chest of treasures and is accepted into their group. Will suggests their next destination should be Maleficent's castle. Robin accepts only after being convinced the rewards are worth the risk, as Maleficent is currently away, and the hordes of gold inside the castle will be enough to feed many poor villagers. Once they break in, Robin Hood emphasizes that only the gold will be taken and nothing else. Following the success, they once again regroup at camp, but are interrupted by the booming voice of Maleficent, who demands the return of a stolen item or suffer the consequences. Angrily, Robin Hood calls the thief among them to step forward, but no one does. Unknown to Little John, Will previously took a looking glass from the castle, and later escapes during the night. Little John and several other Merry Men arrive upon a castle to get back to their leader, Robin Hood. When they hear a strange noise inside, they burst in to find Robin Hood with two strangers, Mulan and Neal. After being reassured the two are not a threat, Roland, Robin Hood's son, crawls out from under Little John and runs into his father's arms. Neal, who has been searching for a pathway to another world, suggests Roland can try an incantation to call forth the Shadow. Once Robin Hood learns the Shadow is notorious for stealing away young boys, he is resistant to the idea. Eventually, he gives in after Neal, Rumplestiltskin's son, reminds him his father saved Robin Hood's wife, which allowed her to give birth to Roland and as such, a debt is owed. At nightfall, Little John brings Roland back to the castle in preparation for summoning the Shadow, which goes well, and Neal hitches a ride back to Neverland. At nightfall, Mulan arrives at the Merry Men's campsite to join their group after previously being offered a place among them by Robin Hood.
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