It was initially reported the role would be recast for the spin-off series Once Upon a Time in Wonderland due to Stan's commitment to the MCU, but Edward Kitsis revealed that due to fan backlash and respect for Stan's performance, the character would not be recast and the series would proceed without the character.
The initial intention was to replace the role with another actor for the spin-off series Once Upon a Time in Wonderland because of Stan's commitment to the MCU, but ultimately, the decision not to recast was made due to fan reaction and respect for his performance.