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The Secret Circle Casting Scoop: Meet the Preppy New Guy Coming to Town!

Exclusive! Once Upon a Time's Tim Phillipps is heading to the CW drama centered on a coven of witches

By Tierney Bricker Jan 25, 2012 12:25 AMTags
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Royalty is coming to Chance Harbor, y'all!

Well, not actual royalty, but an actor who played a prince on ABC's Once Upon a Time has just landed a juicy role on the CW's hit series The Secret Circle, so that's good enough for us!

So which real-life Disney prince is sailing into Chance Harbor? And who is he playing? Here's what we can tell you...

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We've learned exclusively that Australian Tim Phillipps has landed the possibly recurring role of Grant on the witchy CW drama.

Good-looking, preppy, spontaneous, playful and confident, Grant literally sails into Chance Harbor on an impressive yacht. How's that for a dramatic entrance? Described as the life of any party, this worldly bon vivant is a breath-of-fresh-air...except he's not all that he appears to be.

Phillipps will first appear in episode 16.

Once Upon a Time fans may recognize Phillipps from his turn as Prince Thomas/Sean Herman aka Cinderella's beau. Previously, he starred on Australian dramas Bed of Roses and Neighbours. Phillipps is the third Aussie to land on the series after Phoebe Tonkin (Faye) and Louis Hunter (RIP Nick!).

The Secret Circle airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. on the CW.