ABC Considers Once Upon a Time Spinoff, Recasting Show's Mad Hatter Role

Network is reportedly thinking about a spinoff centered around the show's Mad Hatter

By Brandi Fowler Feb 23, 2013 9:14 PMTags
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Once Upon a Time's Mad Hatter may get his own fairytale ending.

ABC is considering creating a spinoff centered around the character, and in a twist, replacing the actor who originally played the role in the fantasy TV drama, an ABC rep confirms to E! News. 

Sebastian Stan played the Mad Hatter during his six-episode stint on the show, but because he reportedly wasn't available to commit to a full spinoff series due to scheduling conflicts, ABC has begun to search for a new leading man for the possible show, according to Deadline

The former Gossip Girl star made his debut on Once Upon a Time in season one, in an episode called "Hat Trick" which showed off the world of Wonderland.

So, tell us, what do you think about ABC moving forward with a Mad Hatter spinoff without Stan? Who do you think should replace him? Sound off in the comments. 

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