![]() ![]() But wouldn’t be better for all of us if we saw a broader tapestry of stories and characters out there? Wouldn’t we all find something special in that diversity? Wouldn’t the privileged be able to do away with prejudices influenced by decades of stereotyping? Wouldn’t the marginalized be able to sit up a little straighter in seeing their heroes look like them? Wouldn’t their confidence grow knowing that society doesn’t only see them as the bad guy or the third person from the left? And wouldn’t the privileged be more accepting of those that were different from them knowing that they had much more to offer than being a bad guy or background noise? Wouldn’t we find a more harmonious balance of cultures and viewpoints in knowing that a world such as the one envisioned by this simple casting notice implies? Is there some sort of inherent threat in the diversity of a casting notice? Could it be that a creator’s intent to share a non-normative roster of characters impedes on some deeply rooted belief that the world must look like the beholder? And if so, where does that leave the youngster of Middle Eastern descent that’s only seen people that look like them portray terrorists or racially insensitive caricatures? What a privilege people that look like me have had to see their heroes share the outward – and in most cases inward – characteristics of myself. Why is there an issue with a notion of diversity and representation? Why do those that make these comments tend to fall back on the rhetoric of “as long as it’s good, I won’t care”? If that were truly the case, would the view be held to begin with? Wouldn’t they simply wait until the show premieres and then rail against the perceived quality of the program? Or is there something deeper at play? I’m often curious when I read comments such as these. Have a listen, and we’ll be back with our promised capsule reviews next week. This past week, our co-host, Sam, got into a civil debate with a fellow fan on Twitter after posting an essay on the matter. Some fans of the classic series are already saying what’s to come is “too woke”. We’ve heard that word come a lot on Quantum Leap forums the last few weeks as the casting call for the series was released, and that release was confirmed to be genuine. We’re setting aside the start of our promised capsule reviews of the series (*ahem* classic series) to take a moment to talk about diversity. Watch Quantum Leap Mondays at 10/9c on NBC and next day on Peacock.Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher Listen here, or stream on your favorite pod catcher Season 2 of Quantum Leap is already in production, set to premiere this fall on NBC. "By watching with my friend, I became a fan." "I remember distinctly in sixth grade, it was my best friend's favorite show, and I thought he was such an adult watching something like Quantum Leap," Lee told EWabout how he discovered the original Quantum Leap. Lee was a fan of the original series growing up, which made it all the more appealing to step into the center of the revival series. Lee led the new Quantum Leap series as the hero traveling through time, taking on the same type of role as original Quantum Leap series star Scott Bakula, who played Sam Beckett in the original early 1990s series. His relationship with Quantum Leap goes way back. ![]() You might also recognize him from his role in Top Gun: Maverick as Lieutenant Logan 'Yale' Lee. "I did work as a barista at one point and I do have a little bit of bartending training, but no - nowhere capable enough to own a diner." "I can make pancakes, I've flipped a few burgers and steaks on the grill, but I'm nowhere near close enough to creating a menu," he said. Lee played a diner owner, but noted to Comic Book Resources that he's actually not much of a chef - despite his small screen counterpart. The genre-breaking AMC series followed a young woman (Annie Murphy) who tries to break free from her miserable sitcom life marriage into a more nuanced, gritty drama. Most recently, Lee was a series regular in the AMC's acclaimed dramedy series Kevin Can Go F**k Himself, where he played Sam. ![]() Quantum Leap's Stars Explain the Key Differences Between the New Series and the Original He's also been in some top-tier film and TV projects. ![]()
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