'Downton Abbey' Star Heading to ABC's ONCE UPON A TIME

EW.com reports that Downton Abbey actress Lesley Nicol is set to guest star on an upcoming episode of the ABC drama series ONCE UPON A TIME. Thought no details have been released as to the role she will play, she will have a "special connection" to the Snow White family, according to the site.

The news was revealed yesterday by 'Once' star Josh Dallas who tweeted, "As a Huge #DowntonAbbey Fan I'm very excited @lesley_nicol is coming to #OnceUponATime!". 'Lost' showrunner Damon Lindelof humorously responded to the post tweeting, "It is unfair that England gets to see DOWNTON ABBEY before us because WE beat them in a war").

"Once Upon a Time" stars Ginnifer Goodwin as Snow White/Mary Margaret, Jennifer Morrison as Emma Swan, Lana Parrilla as Evil Queen/Regina, Josh Dallas as Prince Charming/David, Emilie de Ravin as Belle, Jared S. Gilmore as Henry Mills, Meghan Ory as Red Riding Hood/Ruby and Robert Carlyle as Rumplestiltskin/Mr. Gold.

Related Links

PHINEAS AND FERB's Dr. Doofenshmirtz to Host Special SHARK TANK Edition of DOOF'S DAILY DIRT May 18, 2013

THE OFFICE Finale is Most Watched Episode Since 2012 May 18, 2013

ABC & ESPN to Exclusively Air 2013 NBA Western Conference Finals May 18, 2013

Scoop: THE VIEW on ABC - Week of May 20, 2013 by TV Scoop - May 17, 2013

Scoop: GOOD MORNING AMERICA on ABC - Week of May 20, 2013 by TV Scoop - May 17, 2013