'Once Upon a Time' Season 7 News: Cast Post Emotional Social Media Updates as Finale Nears

The Storybrooke characters are about to say their final farewell at the end of season 7, but the cast of "Once Upon a Time" relived their first memories about the show.

After the news broke out about the cancellation of the long-running fairytale drama series, the lead stars turned to social media to express their gratitude to all the fans who had been with them over the years.

On her Instagram account, Lana Parilla recalled the moments during her audition for the role of the Evil Queen/Regina in the series.

The actress revealed that she was wearing an all-black ensemble during her audition. She said that she has no idea at that time if there is a future for the pilot of the show, but she knew that something special is about to happen when she saw a photo of the original Evil Queen when she stepped outside the audition room.

Parilla also praised series creators Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis for turning their "crazy idea" into a fantastic phenomenon. She also thanked her castmates and crew who worked with her for the past seven years, as well as the fans who supported them. "We hope we've made you proud and that the magic this show has brought in to your lives never dies. Thank you for all you've given back to us in return and always remember to keep that magic alive," she wrote in her post.

Jennifer Morrison, the actress who played the role of Emma Swan in the series until the end of season 6, also shared an appreciation post for everyone behind the show. She also thanked the fans who stick with the series. "You made ONCE what it is. You all inspired us every day. Thank you for all of the love and support for the show over the years. The #oncers made dreams come true. You are all heroes in my book!" she also stated.

The finale of "Once Upon a Time" season 7 will be aired by ABC on Friday, May 18, at 8 p.m. EST.