Once Upon a Time producers are very aware of how popular Sebastian Stan’s character, the Mad Hatter, was with fans, and they’re eager to get him back!

While Stan will definitely be back for two more episodes this year, his commitment to new series Political Animals may inhibit future returns. But the showrunner team of Howowitz and Kitsis tell EW:

We love Sebastian just as much as the fans and have plans to see much more of him down the line. And, if we have to employ dark magic to make the scheduling work, that’s a price we’re happy to pay.

Would you like to see Jefferson come back as a regular character next season?