Quantum Leap Is Getting A Reboot At Peacock
The beloved sci-fi series Quantum Leap is finally making its return through NBC's Peacock streaming service. Reportedly set as a sequel, this new season will take place 30 years after the events of the original series finale when the lead character, Sam Becket, disappeared.
Originally airing from 1989-1993, Quantum Leap starred Scott Bakula as Dr. Sam Beckett, a physicist who, after experimenting with time travel, involuntarily leaps into the bodies of different people and must solve their problems before he can leave. The late Dean Stockwell played Sam's charming but humorous companion, Admiral Al Calavicci, who appeared to Sam only as a hologram and worked alongside him through his adventures.
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Plans for a Quantum Leap reboot have been in talks for some time now and on the late Bob Saget's podcast last year, Bakula mentioned that while there were serious conversations about the potential of a reboot, “the rights were a mess for years.” However, it now seems that things are finally on track. The Peacock reboot will take the audience on a twisting ride of action and suspense as a team begins the search for Sam Beckett, years after he has vanished. While casting has yet to be confirmed, it has been said that Bakula will not be returning as a feature for this sequel, although there have been talks for some type of involvement from him.
However, the previous director, Don Bellisario, has already joined the project, along with the original producer, Deborah Pratt, who also provided the calming voice of Al's communicator, Ziggy. The show runners have been announced as Steven Lilien and Bryan Wynbrandt, who are both recognized for their work on Gothamand the short-lived
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