CCH Pounder and Scott Bakula, stars of NCIS New Orleans, previously worked together on Quantum Leap. Pounder made a guest appearance in an episode of Quantum Leap in 1990. In NCIS New Orleans, Pounder's character, Dr. Loretta Wade, is known for her short brunette hair and practical attire. However, in her guest appearance on Quantum Leap, Pounder's character had longer black hair and wore 1960s fashion. Since NCIS New Orleans ended, Pounder has been busy with other projects, including appearing in The Good Fight and the movie Avatar: The Way of Water. She will also star in future Avatar films.