Barbara Hershey to Return for 100th Episode of ONCE UPON A TIME

EW reports exclusively that Barbara Hershey will reprise her role as Regina's mother Cora (aka The Queen of Hearts) for the ucpoming 100th episode of ABC's ONCE UPON A TIME.

The character last appeared on the series in a present day setting in which she attempted to obtain the Dark One's dagger, but was killed by Ginnifer Goodwin's Snow White. It is currently unknown whether the character will appear in a series of flashbacks or if perhaps, there will be a big surprise awaiting viewers. Unfortunately, we will have to wait until early March for the milestone episode to air.

Jamie Chung, Meghan Ory and David Anders are also expected to make appearances.

Once Upon a Time airs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. the series stars Ginnifer Goodwin as Snow White/Mary Margaret, Jennifer Morrison as Emma Swan, Lana Parrilla as the Evil Queen/Regina, Josh Dallas as Prince Charming/David Nolan, Emilie de Ravin as Belle, Colin O'Donoghue as Hook, Jared S. Gilmore as Henry, Michael Socha as Will Scarlet and Robert Carlyle as Rumplestiltskin/Mr. Gold.

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