NBC’s delving back into the world of time leapers with a new version of the classic sci-fi TV series Quantum Leap. The reboot of the series is set to join the network’s 2022 fall primetime lineup beginning September 19th after The Voice.
Season one will air on Mondays at 10pm ET/PT.
The new Quantum Leap is a sequel to the original that aired for five seasons from 1989 to 1993. Scott Bakula starred as leaper Sam Beckett and Dean Stockwell co-starred as his friend, Admiral Al Calavicci, who appeared in hologram form when Sam needed him.
The 2022 version stars Raymond Lee (Kevin Can F**k Himself) as physicist Ben Song and Caitlin Bassett as Addison, a hologram who only Ben can see. Ernie Hudson (The Family Business) plays Herbert “Magic” Williams, Mason Alexander Park (The Sandman) is Ian Wright, and Nanrisa Lee (First Love) plays Jenn Chou.
Steven Lilien and Bryan Wynbrandt are writing and executive producing. Don Bellisario, Deborah Pratt, and Martin Gero also executive produce. The series is produced by Universal Television in association with I Have an Idea! Entertainment, Belisarius Productions, and Quinn’s House Productions.
NBC’s released the following official synopsis for season one:
It’s been nearly 30 years since Dr. Sam Beckett stepped into the Quantum Leap accelerator and vanished. Now, a new team, led by physicist Ben Song (Lee), has been assembled to restart the project in hope of understanding the mysteries behind the machine and the man who created it.
Everything changes, however, when Ben makes an unauthorized leap into the past, leaving the team behind to solve the mystery of why he did it. At Ben’s side throughout his leaps is Addison (Bassett), who appears in the form of a hologram only Ben can see and hear. She’s a decorated Army veteran who brings level-headed precision to her job.
At the helm of the highly confidential operation is Herbert “Magic” Williams (Hudson), a no-nonsense career military man who has to answer to his bosses who won’t be happy once they learn about the breach of protocol. The rest of the team at headquarters includes Ian Wright (Park), who runs the Artificial Intelligence unit “Ziggy,” and Jenn Chou (Lee), who heads up digital security for the project.
As Ben leaps from life to life, putting right what once went wrong, it becomes clear that he and the team are on a thrilling journey. However, Addison, Magic, Ian and Jenn know that if they are going to solve the mystery of Ben’s leap and bring him home, they must act fast or lose him forever.
