Kristin Bauer van Straten has booked a return trip to Once Upon a Time. EW has learned exclusively that the True Blood alum will reprise her dastardly role as villain Maleficent during the seconde half of Once’s upcoming season.
The article talks a bit about Maleficent, and reveals that the witch from Hansel and Gretel is going to feature in the show, though she hasn't been cast yet.
Kristin Bauer van Straten will replace Paula Marshall as Maleficent. She will appear in one episode, with the possibility of it becoming a recurring role.