Everyone Leaving 'Once Upon A Time' Is A Twist No One Saw Coming (UPDATE)

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UPDATE (May 12): We no longer believe in fairy tales because everybody’s leaving “Once Upon a Time” out here.

Like Jennifer Morrison and Rebecca Mader, and despite a Season 7 renewal, Ginnifer Goodwin, Josh Dallas, Jared Gilmore, and Emilie de Ravin are all exiting “Once Upon a Time,” as well.

According to Variety, ABC and executive producers addressed the changes in a statement:

Words can’t do justice to what Ginny, Josh, Emilie, Rebecca and Jared brought to “ONCE UPON A TIME”… but we’ll try… never have we had the privilege of working with a more talented group of collaborators. Each brought unique talent, incredible intelligence, and their own individual bit of magic as they gave life to these iconic characters.

Ginny reinvented Snow White for a modern audience – there was no way she would be stuck cleaning up after dwarfs, she created an iconic empowered heroine for the 21st century.

Josh mined the depths of Prince Charming – a character who in myth was just a “type” but in his superlative interpretation became a complex man fighting for love and family.

Emilie took the character of Belle to a deep and soulful place, bringing great intelligence and warmth to the character, making her fiercely independent, strong willed but also an eternal optimist who saw only the best in all those she encountered.

Rebecca took us on a broomstick roller coaster ride as she re-invented the Wicked Witch of the West by finding the pain beneath the green. She made the character soar to incredible heights while always keeping her grounded and relatable.

And Jared literally grew up before the eyes of millions, from a child actor with enormous innate talent to a young man whose abilities continue to astound as he created a character who truly, as we say on the show, has the heart of the truest believer.

We can’t thank them enough for the hard work, dedication, and passion they delivered day in and day out. Without them there would be no “ONCE UPON A TIME.”

As “ONCE” continues, this group will always be the beating heart of the show. And even though we won’t be with them every week, in a show about magic and hope, we fervently believe it won’t be the last we see of them.

Entertainment Weekly reports the series will now focus on Regina (Lana Parrilla), Rumpelstiltskin (Robert Carlyle), and Hook (Colin O’Donoghue).

EARLIER: We’ve been following the journey of Jennifer Morrison’s Emma Swan since the beginning of “Once Upon a Time,” but now it looks like not all fairytales have a happy ending.

Morrison is leaving the show.

The actress says she received an offer to continue as a series regular after her six-year contract ends. But, as she explained in a lengthy Instagram post: “After very careful consideration, I have decided that creatively and personally, it is time for me to move on.”

Morrison continued, “Emma Swan is one my favorite characters that I have ever played. My six years on ‘Once Upon a Time’ has changed my life in the most beautiful ways. I am absolutely blown away by the passion and commitment of the Oncer fans. I am so honored to have been a central part of such a special show.”

Morrison’s character is just one element potentially coming to an end.

“OUAT” hasn’t been officially renewed for Season 7, so the upcoming Season 6 finale could also serve as a series finale.

It’s a lot to take in.

Don’t despair just yet. Assuming the show does come back, there’s one more happy thought for fans.

“If ABC Network does in fact order a Season 7, I have agreed to appear in one episode,” Morrison wrote.

Ladies and gentlemen, either way, prepare for Emma’s swan song.

The “Once Upon a Time” Season 6 finale airs Sunday, May 14, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

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