Ernie Hudson joins QUANTUM LEAP sequel pilot

NBC's Quantum Leap reboot/continuation is moving ahead with casting for its pilot episode. Raymond Lee (Kevin Can F Himself, Mozart in the Jungle) has been tapped to play the new lead, presumably a new leaper moving back and forth in time, whilst Ernie Hudson (Ghostbusters) will co-lead, presumably in the new holographic advisor role.

The new Quantum Leap series is a "Next Generation" style of story, picking up thirty years after the events of the original series. The Quantum Leap Accelerator has been mothballed after Dr. Sam Beckett's disappearance, but a new team reactivates it with a view to sending a second leaper back in time.

The search for Sam Beckett is believed to be a key storyline, with Scott Bakula apparently sounded out about reprising his role. Bakula is not expected to appear in the pilot, but may appear if a series order is given. Sadly, Dean Stockwell, who played hologram Al in the original, passed away last year.

Original Quantum Leap creator Donald Bellisario is attached to the new project as a producer and creative consultant, but the writing team is all-new. Helen Shaver will direct the pilot.