Another original cast member has booked a return trip toOnce Upon a Timebefore the shows series finale.

Were very excited to have Jared back, Horowitz says.

He is, in a lot of ways, the heart and soul of this show.

He grew up literally on the show, so its really wonderful to see him back.

Were going to show an episode with him before that in Storybrooke with Regina.

We think its a really sweet, emotional mother-son story, Horowitz adds.

That does indeed mean the show will be returning to its roots, even temporarily.

I would be depressed if I had to go the whole year without seeing Storybrooke again, Kitsis says.

So yes, we are going to see Storybrooke again.

Whether that means well see other original cast members remains to be seen.

Well see whos available.

But throughout the year, were going to see some familiar faces as well.

When asked directly about the shows former leading lady, Kitsis quashed rumors about her return.

Were very hopeful to see a lot of familiar faces to the end.

We havent confirmed anyone.

We expect to have some announcements in the coming weeks, but everybody is welcome back, adds Horowitz.

But does that mean everyone is coming back?

Once Upon a Timereturns Friday at 8 p.m.