General Hospital’s Sebastian Roche Cast On Once Upon A Time

Primetime role.

Updated March 11:

Sebastian Roche will begin his guest role as King Stefan on ABC’s “Once Upon a Time” on Sunday March 15. In the episode “Enter the Dragon,” Roche’s character is introduced through flashbacks when the evil Queen Regina (Lana Parrilla) befriends Maleficent (Kristin Bauer van Straten) and helps her to rekindle her lost spark. Check out one of the photos from the set that Roche shared on Whosay.

Original Story December 23, 2014:

"General Hospital's" Sebastian Roche (Port Charles' Jerry Jacks) will soon be pulling double duty on primetime. Roche is already playing Mikael on The CW's "The Originals" and will now be playing King Stefan on ABC's "Once Upon a Time" according to EW.

King Stefan is the father to Aurora, also known as Sleeping Beauty, who is played by Sarah Bolger. Roche took to Twitter to share his joy over joining the show.

Yes it's true, ONCE UPON A TIME here I come !! @OnceABC http://t.co/7hChuNVrcr

— Sebastian Roché (@sebroche) December 23, 2014

Sitting on my throne.I'm a #Oncer now and so thrilled to join the cast of #OUAT!! #evilregals #kingstefan #aurora … http://t.co/TtDuWSpqSl

— Sebastian Roché (@sebroche) December 23, 2014