Scott Bakula explains why he refused to play in the reboot, which begins this Saturday October 26, 2024 on M6

M6 begins broadcasting the reboot of Code Quantumthe cult series from the 90s. But bad news: Scott Bakula is not in the credits. He explained why he refused…

Like Doctor Samuel “Sam” Beckett and Albert “Al” Calavicci, the cult duo of the 90s, M6 viewers will take a leap in time this Saturday, October 26, by discovering their TV program. In fact, the Six begins broadcasting as a bonus the reboot of Code Quantuman essential series carried at the time by Scott Bakula et Dean Stockwell (now deceased). This time, the leading role is played by Raymond Lee, seen notably in The secret of the lost city alongside Sandra Bullock and Daniel Radcliff, or even more recently in Top Gun : Maverick. The latter plays the leading role, that of Doctor Ben Song, who will in turn find himself in a time spiral… And if fans of the 90s series were hoping to see Scott Bakula there, they will be disappointed.

“I have no connection with the series, either in front of or behind the camera.” : Scott Bakula sets the record straight on the Code Quantum reboot

Indeed, the unforgettable Sam Beckett refused to be part of it, as he explained at length in an Instagram post, published a few days before the broadcast of this reboot in the United States, and still available. “To all Code Quantum fans around the world, in an effort to put the rumors to rest and move forward…“begins the actor in the preamble, while thanking the unconditional fans for their loyalty.”Here's the simplified version of what's going on between me and the Code Quantum reboot : I have no connection with the show, either in front of or behind the camera.” Scott Bakula then unfolds the facts. “In January, the pilot was sold and a script was sent to me because Sam Beckett's character was in it, which makes sense, right? As many of you have asked me over the past few months, “How can they make Quantum Leap without Sam?” (or Al, for that matter). Well, I think we're about to find out. That's the whole story. As the series has always been very dear to my heart, it was not an easy decision not to take part in the project.”

Code Quantum : Will Scott Bakula be in season 2 of the reboot?

However, Scott Bakula took the opportunity to wish good luck to this new series, already available on M6+. “The idea of ​​jumping back in time and putting yourself in someone else's shoes remains a very interesting concept, especially in today's society” he wrote then. “Fingers crossed that this new team will have the chance to tap into the same magic that has allowed Code Quantum to have such a special place in the hearts and minds of generations past and present. I wish them good luck, and happy time jumps!“Did this encouragement mean that he could participate in season 2? Again, fans don't get too excited: Scott Bakula didn't play in the second round of episodes either…