Quantum Leapis a reboot of the originalQuantum Leapseries from 1989 to 1993.
The original show followed the adventures of Dr. Sam Beckett, played byScott Bakula.Dr.
Beckett was a physicist who could jump into time periods throughout history because of his experiments with time travel.
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However, he could not control the duration of his time jumps or where he could jump.
Set 30 years after the finale of the originalQuantum Leap.
Season 1 ofQuantum Leapconsisted of 18 episodes with an average of 2 million broadcast viewers per episode.
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The show was popular enough that NBC renewed it for a second season.
The second season ofQuantum Leapwill premiere on NBC on October 4, 2023.
Here are the series regular characters it’s crucial that you know beforeQuantum LeapSeason 2 begins.
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Season 2 will premiere on NBC in October.
No one can see or hear Addison except Ben.
Caitlin Bassetthas never had a major acting role beforeQuantum Leap.
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But she spent seven years in the Army as an intelligence specialist, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant.
She also served three combat deployments, two of those in Afghanistan.
Ernie Hudson As Herbert Magic Williams
Herbert Magic Williams is the head of the Quantum Leap project.
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Magic has a personal interest in the project and a connection to Dr. Sam Beckett.
Ernie Hudsonis a veteran of film and TV.
His raspy voice and no-nonsense attitude are hallmarks of the many memorable characters hes played through the years.
Hes starred in films likeGhostbusters, The Crow, and Miss Congeniality.
Those last few episodes got wild.
Nanrisa Lee As Jenn Chu
TV veteranNanrisa Leeplays digital security expert Jenn Chu onQuantum Leap.
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She is focused on helping bring Ben Song back to the present.
Nanrisa Lee has appeared in dozens of successful genre and mainstream TV shows.
Peter Gadiot As Tom Westfall
Also joining theQuantum Leapcast in season 2 isPeter Gadiotas Tom Westfall.
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Westfall is a former Special Forces Army Intelligence officer.
Tom will take on a crucial role overseeing the Quantum Leap project."
Considering his military background, its a safe bet that he will be working closely with Addison.
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Fans may recognize Peter Gadiot due to appearances in genre favorites likeYellowjackets,Supergirl, andQueen Of The South.
Guest starsMelissa Roxburgh,Francois Arnaud,Aaron Abrams, andP.J.
Byrneare also appearing this season.
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