Watch: Merida From ‘Brave’ Arrives On ‘Once Upon A Time’
Merida is blazing trails all over the place. TheBraveheroine was the first Pixar character to become an official Disney Princess, and now she’s going to be the first Pixar character to show up on ABC’sOnce Upon a Time. A new promo video teases her appearance, where she’ll be played byAmy Manson. Get your first look at theOnce Upon a TimeMerida after the jump.
ABC unveiled the first look at theOnce Upon a TimeMerida appearance onYouTube.
The short clip doesn’t tell us much about how exactly Merida will fit into the show, but it does suggest that her live-action small-screen persona will be a lot like her animated big-screen one. (And not just in terms of appearance, though we do love that wild red hair.)Once Upon a Time’s Merida looks to be as good with a bow and arrow as Pixar’s original Merida was, and that mischievous smile at the end suggests she’s got the same rebellious spirit.
Merida’s introduction was officially announced at this weekend’sOnce Upon a TimeComic-Con panel, but it’s been rumored for some time. She’s played here by Scottish actress Amy Manson, who’s appeared on the British showsAtlantis,Being Human, andTorchwood, as well as the Brit romcomNot Another Happy Ending.
The Scottish lass' arrival doesn’t come as a total shocker. ShowrunnersAdam HorowitzandEddy Kitsishave made no secret of their affection for the character. “We would love to [incorporate] Merida,” Kitsis toldE!last year. Horowitz agreed, adding that Merida felt like she could be “slotted in.” (The pair also mentioned at the time that they wanted to bringFrozen’s Anna and Elsa onto the show, and those two have already appeared.)
Meanwhile,Once Upon a Timealso teased a new look for an old character, as Emma transforms into the Dark Swan next season. Check it out below:
