As "Once Upon a Time" season 3 continues its very long winter hiatus, more spoilers have surfaced regarding the future of its cast.

Although spoilers are far and few between due to the prolonged hiatus, we do know a few things about "Once Upon a Time" season 3 once it returns.

The mid-season premiere will be an Emma-centric episode titled "New York City Serenade," and will introduce a new form of narrative on the series.

Co-creator Adam Horowitz told TVLine that what lies ahead is "a compelling new mode of storytelling…and exciting new variation on things we've done before."

Of course, a few new cast members will be joining "Once Upon a Time" season 3 once the series returns, including Rebecca Mader as The Wicked Witch and Alexandra Metz as Rapunzel. According to spoilers, both characters will appear in "Once Upon a Time" season 3 episode 15, will could also be a Belle-centric episode.

Reportedly, the episode will feature an "uppity, know-it-all" servant with a French accent, who name is Lawrence. Is this the Storybrooke counterpart of Lumiere?

Spoilers also confirm that "Covert Affair" actor Christopher Gorham will appear in a secret role.

And to all the fans who are waiting for Regina to finally come face-to-face with her true love, Robin Hood, co-creator Eddy Kitsis had this to say.

"Keep watching!"

While fans are worried about the death of Rumplestiltskin, "Once Upon a Time" creators Adam Horowitz and Eddy Kitsis quickly shed some potentially uplifting spoilers about the future of "Rumbelle."

"To the Rumbellers out there, we hope that you enjoy what we have in store. In the second half of the season, they are going to be in the same world for an extended period of time," said Horowitz.

"The second half of the season will further explore their relationship - in whatever state that is," added Kitsis.