Fan of ‘Quantum Leap’? Makers have a surprise for you as a sequel series has been given a greenlight.&nbsp;

Variety reported that NBC has given an order for a pilot. This is one of the two drama pilots ordered by the broadcaster.&nbsp;

Linking it back to the original, it’s been 30 years since Dr. Sam Beckett stepped into the Quantum Leap accelerator and vanished.&nbsp;A new team has been assembled to restart the project in hopes to understand the mysteries behind the machine and the man who created it.&nbsp;

The Quantum Leap sequel series is written by Steven Lilien and Bryan Wynbrandt. They will also executive produce under their I Have an Idea! Entertainment banner.&nbsp;

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‘Quantum Leap’ creator Donald P. Bellisario will serve as an executive produer via Belisarius Productions. Deborah Pratt will also executive produce, as will Martin Gero for Quinn’s House Productions. Universal Television will produce.&nbsp;

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‘Quantum Leap’ had aired for five seasons on NBC from 1989-1993. It featured Scott Bakula as Dr. Sam Beckett. Dean Stockwell co-starred with Bakula as Al, an observer from Sam’s own time who appeared in the form of a hologram that only Sam could see and hear.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, the other pilot order is for drama ‘Found’ from writer and executive producer Nkechi Okoro Carroll.&nbsp;

Fan of ‘Quantum Leap’? Makers have a surprise for you as a sequel series has been given a greenlight. Variety reported that NBC has given an order for a pilot. This is one of the two drama pilots ordered by the broadcaster.

Fan of ‘Quantum Leap’? Makers have a surprise for you as a sequel series has been given a greenlight. Variety reported that NBC has given an order for a pilot. This is one of the two drama pilots ordered by the broadcaster. Linking it back to the original, it’s been 30 years since Dr. Sam Beckett stepped into the Quantum Leap accelerator and vanished. A new team has been assembled to restart the project in hopes to understand the mysteries behind the machine and the man who created it. The Quantum Leap sequel series is written by Steven Lilien and Bryan Wynbrandt. They will also executive produce under their I Have an Idea! Entertainment banner. Also read: Britney Spears slams sister Jamie Lynn: She never had to work for anything, everything was always given to her ‘Quantum Leap’ creator Donald P. Bellisario will serve as an executive produer via Belisarius Productions. Deborah Pratt will also executive produce, as will Martin Gero for Quinn’s House Productions. Universal Television will produce. Also read: Kanye West named suspect in criminal battery investigation ‘Quantum Leap’ had aired for five seasons on NBC from 1989-1993. It featured Scott Bakula as Dr. Sam Beckett. Dean Stockwell co-starred with Bakula as Al, an observer from Sam’s own time who appeared in the form of a hologram that only Sam could see and hear. Also read: 'Squid Game' creates history at SAG awards, maker calls it the 'happiest moment' of his career Meanwhile, the other pilot order is for drama ‘Found’ from writer and executive producer Nkechi Okoro Carroll.

'Quantum Leap' returning with sequel series, not one but two of them!

Oscar and Emmy nominated actor Dean Stockwell has passed away. He was 85. Dean died of natural causes in the early hours of November 7 at his home.&nbsp; 
 
A source close to the family confirmed the news to Deadline on Tuesday. 
 
Born on March 5, 1936, in North Hollywood, Dean's acting career spanned more than 70 years and 200 credits. 
The veteran star was most famous for his role as Admiral Al Calavicci on the 1989 sci-fi series 'Quantum Leap'.&nbsp; 
 
He starred in all 97 episodes of the hit sci-fi TV show from 1989 to 1993. The much-loved series earned Dean multiple Emmy nominations, and the 1990 Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor. 
 
Dean started his acting career at the age of 7. He was roped in as a child actor for MGM Studios back in the 1940s, starring in films like 'Anchors Aweigh' and 'Gentleman's Agreement'.&nbsp; 
 
He starred in a string of roles throughout the 1980s when he not only landed the 'Quantum Leap' role but also was offered key roles in movies. Dean received a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for 1988's comedy crime movie 'Married to the Mob' that also starred Alec Baldwin. He had also co-starred in high-budget films like the original 'Dune' (1984), 1986 mystery-crime `Blue Velvet` and 1984 romantic movie 'Paris, Texas. 
 
The actor received even more popularity when he joined the cast of the 2004 sci-fi series 'Battlestar Galactica'. 
The late actor is survived by his ex-wife Joy Stockwell and their two children, son Austin and daughter Sophie.&nbsp;

Oscar and Emmy nominated actor Dean Stockwell has passed away. He was 85. Dean died of natural causes in the early hours of November 7 at his home. A source close to the family confirmed the news to Deadline on Tuesday.

Oscar and Emmy nominated actor Dean Stockwell has passed away. He was 85. Dean died of natural causes in the early hours of November 7 at his home. A source close to the family confirmed the news to Deadline on Tuesday. Born on March 5, 1936, in North Hollywood, Dean's acting career spanned more than 70 years and 200 credits. The veteran star was most famous for his role as Admiral Al Calavicci on the 1989 sci-fi series 'Quantum Leap'. He starred in all 97 episodes of the hit sci-fi TV show from 1989 to 1993. The much-loved series earned Dean multiple Emmy nominations, and the 1990 Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor. Dean started his acting career at the age of 7. He was roped in as a child actor for MGM Studios back in the 1940s, starring in films like 'Anchors Aweigh' and 'Gentleman's Agreement'. He starred in a string of roles throughout the 1980s when he not only landed the 'Quantum Leap' role but also was offered key roles in movies. Dean received a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for 1988's comedy crime movie 'Married to the Mob' that also starred Alec Baldwin. He had also co-starred in high-budget films like the original 'Dune' (1984), 1986 mystery-crime `Blue Velvet` and 1984 romantic movie 'Paris, Texas. The actor received even more popularity when he joined the cast of the 2004 sci-fi series 'Battlestar Galactica'. The late actor is survived by his ex-wife Joy Stockwell and their two children, son Austin and daughter Sophie.

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