Pinocchio, aka August Booth, is back.

The second of half of the fourth season of the Disney-owned, fairy tale drama series "Once Upon a Time" will show the return of the character made famous by Eion Bailey. The Hollywood Reporter shared the details but said that specifics about his return are being kept tightly under wraps by the series' producers.

Episode 414, the third episode after the return from the winter hiatus, will show the reappearance of Pinocchio for the first time since the second season. "Selfless, Brave and True" was the last episode where he appeared. Tamara killed him following a scuffle, but the Blue Fairy restores his life. He's reverted back to a 7-year-old Pinocchio because his final acts were deemed unselfish.

There's a great deal of speculation involving Bailey's return. Because Booth wasn't a character from the Enchanted Forest but grew up in the non-magical world, it's highly unlikely that he'll simply be a part of a flashback sequence. So far, executive producers Adam Horowitz and Eddy Kitsis have only said that the second half of the season will ponder the questions "What makes a hero and what makes a villain? And what is a happy ending?" which leaves much to be desired about Pinocchio's return.

Ursula, Maleficent and Cruella, the Queens of the Darkness, will also serve up curses and shade as they interact with Snow White/Mary Margaret, Prince Charming and the Evil Queen/Regina prior to the curse in flashback sequences.

The series will return March 1, 2015, at 8/7c. on ABC. Veteran actor Ernie Hudson, who's best known for being a part of the "Ghostbusters," will trade in his proton pack for a trident as he's been selected to portray sea king Poseidon, Entertainment Weekly reported. The Greek deity and ruler of the sea will also be the father to Merrin Dungey's Ursula. And the character will debut on the series' 15th episode. And JoAnna Garcia Swisher will reprise her role as Ariel in the episode.

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