Quantum Leap | Scott Bakula Said No to NBC Reboot

Bad news, ‘Quantum Leap’ fans. Sam Beckett himself, Scott Bakula, has opened up about his decision to not be involved in NBC’s reboot — at all.

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[caronstout]

If nothing else, the last scene of the last show should be of the Imaging Chamber opening, revealing two figures inside and a voice saying "Oh boy!"

[stevenambrose]

I think we should established things here.

1. This is not a reboot. Ben Song is his own character and he sees Sam as something of a mentor. This is more of a continuing sequel. Sam, Al, and company are weaved into the stories.
2. Just because Sam did not appear in Season 1 does not mean Ben and Sam's path will not cross eventually. I fully expect we will eventually see these paths crossing.
3. From what I have read, Scott Bakula has some respect to the sequel of his program. He seems pleased the direction they have taken this and the fact that Sam and Al's past is woven in. I have said it before and will say it again, the writers were not obligated to do any of this, but they joined Sam and Al's story with Ben and Addison's story.
4. Finally, it takes time to place a story here. The first season of the original Quantum Leap was rough to see. I feel the first season of the show is an easier watch. Ben has leaped into a priest, a bodyguard, a stewardess, a boxer, an 1800s cowboy, a public defender, and even did 5 leaps in one show just to name a few. Sam's leaps were just as wild. Unlike other shows, this show strongly respects the original. Peacock has all 5 seasons of tge original and almost all of season 1 of the sequel. I respect Scott and Dean (RIP), as well as all the characters of this new show. Raymond Lee is heart warming and works well as the lead.

[kendallrivers]

I'm not surprised. Most actors aren't fans of these type of reboot\reimaginings of the work that they worked hard on and is a part of their legacy. Tom Selleck and Richard Dean Anderson felt the same way. Whether Scott ends up making an appearance or not I respect how much he loves that show and his character. Scott and Dean very much were and always will be Quantum Leap no doubt.

[eddiebieschke]

I must be honest…… I was a HUGE fan of the original !!!! Guess what … I’m a HUGE fan of the reboot !!! Kinda like Cobra Kai is to Karate Kid ( Perfect storyline and actors ). I believe if Scott Bakula is watching….. he’d see this is a project to leap him home and close a chapter ( for him and his fans ) #Leapingforjoy

[caballerodespain]

After the cliffhanger ending, I'm disappointed in Scott for not supporting new actors and directors.

[patrickderocco]

One of my favorite shows, has a special place. I don't think it can survive too many seasons without Bakula's involvement. The fans of the show are attached to this as X-files fans

[erikcollazo]

It would be as awesome as having 3 spidermans in one movie

[tawnyt]

The original will always be the best nobody better than Scott bakula Sam Beckett....

[welderguy]

Look at Bill murray in ghostbusters he said he wouldn't be in a another ghostbusters movie and he did so scott might have a chage of heart come on scott to it for the fans I want to bering sam beckett home Dean stockwall be proud of you you come back as sam

[janistransbian]

scott should have at least done a final show just to put some closure to sam maybe coming home or dying off the series. i'm deeply disappointed in him over this.

[scorpiohurley]

actaully he never said NO .. he was never asked to return!!

[jamesarmstrong]

He made the right choice. This show is awful.

[forgottenmma]

After Watching the reboot … how can you BLAME HIM! It SUCKS ASS

[EricXBlack]

If goes to 5 seasons I can see Scott popping up old from leaping in a co leap episode.
And they both keeping leaping till death

[maureenjohnson]

Sucks - reboots rarely work and I am not a fan of this one .

[derekdouglas]

He's not Drucula!! It's pronounced Ba Koo La!!

[andromedaone]

It's a shame Scott Backula is not going to be in this show at least he should be a recurring character but i think it's a case of the show must go on, i bet it will still be good. 🖖

[Bethany]

Any chance on Bakula changing his mind hinges on how long this show will last without him. If it's canceled after one season we will never get the chance to fix the first shows ending and have him appear. Remember the door has been left open for him. So... I'm afraid certain reluctant people are going to need to swallow their pride and watch this even if to hate it. It's the only chance.

[ladysnake]

You know in the original, the close of the last ep, it’s said Sam never made it home. Do you know why? He changed history enough that Al didn’t push for the programme, so the programme didn’t exist, & Sam was “unstuck in time” (as Zathras of Babylon 5 said many times)

[eric]

It just will not be the same show without Sam Beckett. You can't just throw in a WHOLE NEW cast with the same story everything without some form of CLOSURE of how Sam got home.

Look at the ghost busters. They tried to replace them with 4 women. Look how well that turned out.

Also it was how well the characters of Sam and Al were written and acted. It wasn't just that they traveled through time. The CHARACTERS THEMSELVES MADE THE SHOW MORE INTERESTING. It takes a very special Actor to pull that Charm off.

Finally. I wish we could have seen more of the quantum leap facility in the 90s