Movies
Comic-Con 2010 compcov

Bakula reveals 'Quantum Leap' film plans

Published Monday, Aug 9 2010, 18:45 BST | By Morgan Jeffery
Scott Bakula

© Rex Features

Quantum Leap star Scott Bakula has announced that a film version of the sci-fi television series is in development.

Bakula, who played Sam Beckett in the NBC drama, told fans at this year's Comic-Con that the show's creator Donald P. Bellisario is working on a script for the movie.

"The good news is that Don is working on the film script and has a big-time Hollywood producer who wants to do it," said Bakula. "It's about time."

However, Bakula claimed that he and co-star Dean Stockwell (Al Calavicci) are now too old to reprise their original roles. He suggested that the characters will be recast for the film.

"But Dean and I will have a part in it somehow," he added.

The original Quantum Leap ran from 1989 to 1993.

Movie Reviews

At the Movies

Top Stories

BAFTA film nominees with Orange
Watch with Orange Wednesdays and win prizes
Win This Means War luxury screening
A private screening plus hotel stay & dinner for you and 9 friends
Sign up and get two free cinema tickets
LoveFilm 30 Days Free Trial
S17 T1.5570080280304 {run_id}