Joanna Garcie Swisher is taking on the role of Ariel in the upcoming season of Once Upon a Time.

E! News reports that the news was delivered officially by Once Upon a Time creator Adam Horowitz via Twitter.

“So thrilled to welcome @JoAnnaLGarcia to the #OnceUponATime family as our Ariel! Can't wait to bring you under the sea!” he wrote Friday.

Garcia also shared her excitement with her new role, writing, “Excited 2 finally be able to share that I will be swimming into @OnceABC as 'Ariel'! So honored 2 be able to play such a beloved character!”

The 34-year-old actress has been seen in a number of films including American Pie 2, Not Another Teen Movie, Better With You and the hilarious sitcom, Reba.

Once Upon A Time stars series regulars Ginnfer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lane Parilla, Josh Dallas, Jared Gilmore, Robert Carlyle.
E! notes that OUAT has not announced who will play Prince Eric.

Image: NBC