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Rumple taking part of Ursula has much more sense than Regina. He is the one that makes contracts with people, he also knows how to recognise a desperate soul (poor unfortunate soul). Regina can take the part of Vanessa so that's why they "had certain mermaid to discuss". Ursula may just be the scuid that makes special ink which Areil had to bring them in exchange for her legs.

As for new actress playing Ursula, maybe Kate Mulgrew. She has very special voice and her acting style resembles those of actresses from the 50's, 60's which may be good for the role.