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Perhaps one of the biggest swings this fall on among the broadcast networks is ABC’s big bet on veteran Disney drama Once Upon a Time.
The fairy tale drama lost six core cast members at the end of season six and closed, in show terms, volume one in what’s (hopefully) going to be a multiple-volume Once Upon a Time series. On Oct. 6, showrunners Adam Horowitz and Eddy Kitsis will open a new book with a largely fresh cast (and a handful of returning favorites) as the show jumps forward to follow the adventures of an adult Henry (now played by Andrew J. West). That also includes a new version of Cinderella, a new persona for leading lady Lana Parilla and returning favorite Colin O’Donoghue.
And while the ratings for Once — like many other aging broadcast shows — have seen better days, the series boasts a loyal (and vocal) fan base and massive international audience as the show remains a key brand extension for the Disney-owned network.
So while reinventing the wheel is a big risk after losing fan favorites Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison and Josh Dallas, among others, in success, the rejiggered drama could pave the way for another multiple-season run as Once looks to take a page from the Indiana Jones playbook and follow its new hero on multiple adventures.
What’s more, the optimistic show about finding goodness in everyone also provides a key piece of counterprogramming to heavier dramas with political undertones (see Scandal, Designated Survivor, among others). “There has to be one place where people can go that it’s unabashedly hopeful,” Kitsis tells THR of Once. And with a move to family-friendly Friday nights, ABC hopes to have found a way to keep its beloved franchise going strong for years to come.
Below, Kitsis and Horowitz talk with THR about the future of the franchise and inspiration behind its reboot.
Read more here: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/once-a-time-season-7-inside-reboot-1038235
[adrotate group="5"]I think all of the interviews have just been so bad. They aren’t saying anything interesting about the show. It is like they are trying to excuse the change instead of actually say something interesting. The actors interviews have all been bad too. They are rebooting the show, they need to be a little less tight with the spoilers because they really need to say something interesting about the new show.
I think all of the interviews have just been so bad. They aren’t saying anything interesting about the show. It is like they are trying to excuse the change instead of actually say something interesting. The actors interviews have all been bad too. They are rebooting the show, they need to be a little less tight with the spoilers because they really need to say something interesting about the new show.
They sold me on new stories, Tiana, and adult Henry with his family.
I always like new chapters and new beginnings.
"I will be kind but I will speak my mind."
Welp get it while you can cause this is gonna flop.
I don’t care. I am going to enjoy it while I can. If it flop it flops. I am going to keep on watching it till I can’t lol. This isn’t my first rodeo. I can quit shows as easily as I can start them.
"I will be kind but I will speak my mind."
Welp get it while you can cause this is gonna flop.
I don’t care. I am going to enjoy it while I can. If it flop it flops. I am going to keep on watching it till I can’t lol. This isn’t my first rodeo. I can quit shows as easily as I can start them.
Yep 🙂 I’m excited to see what happens. It will be what it will be.
I also think it is ridiculous that they are still talking about Snow White holding a sword as if that is some big moment of female empowerment. Get a grip. They keep calling Cinderella 2 edgy and i don’t believe that is going to mean much at all. She will probably stand up to people, but still be standing next to the guy in a dress when it comes down to it. Snow held Charming’s sword. She never had a sword of her own. Literally, it’s the same with all the female characters on Ouat.
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