OUAT is Back!
A year after ending the series with its eighth and final season, showrunner Colton M. is returning for a ninth season. An episode count will be revealed later, but what Colton M. did reveal is that the season will be split into three "chapters", each with its own subplots, though all fall under the same general storyline. He also revealed that though many cast members will return, much of the cast will be new characters.
As of right now, Lana Parilla, Colin O'Donoghue, and Dania Ramirez are set to reprise their roles, while Odette Annable is in talks to return as Victoria. However, Andrew J. West, Jennifer Morrison, and Alison Fernandez are confirmed to not be reprising their roles for at least the first chapter, while the status of Eion Bailey, Rose Reynolds, Agnes Bruckner, and Giles Matthey will be revealed later on.
An official plot synopsis will be released at a later point, but the upcoming season is expected to take place many years after the previous season.