Jamie Dornan's Missed Opportunity for a Once Upon a Time Comeback

 

Jamie Dornan's Missed Opportunity for a Once Upon a Time Comeback

Jamie Dornan's much-anticipated return to Once Upon a Time, following the dramatic end of his character, Sheriff Graham, faced an unfortunate obstacle due to scheduling conflicts.

In Once Upon a Time, Jamie Dornan's portrayal as Sheriff Graham and the Huntsman garnered a dedicated fan following. Despite the Sheriff's amnesia due to the Dark Curse, glimpses into the Enchanted Forest's history unveiled his true identity as the Huntsman. His act of mercy toward Snow White resonated with viewers, but it ultimately led to his tragic demise in the first season when the Evil Queen crushed his heart.

Executive producers Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis had ambitious plans to resurrect Dornan's character in season 3. However, the timing posed a significant challenge. Dornan had moved on from the show for two years and was immersing himself in the role of Christian Grey in the Fifty Shades of Grey film series, a role that thrust him into the mainstream spotlight.

While fans may have yearned for Dornan's return to Once Upon a Time, his commitment to Fifty Shades of Grey marked a pivotal moment in his career. His character's proposed return would have been brief and less impactful compared to his journey as Christian Grey.

The producers aimed to reintroduce Dornan in a poignant moment during the season 3 finale, featuring a time-travel storyline that would reunite Emma and Sheriff Graham, acknowledging their past romance from season 1. Regrettably, this plan never materialized, leaving fans with a poignant sense of what might have been.