The BIG LEAP is a modern tale about second chances, chasing your dreams and taking back what’s yours. The show premieres on Monday, September 20th of FOX. From creator/executive producer Liz Heldens (“The Passage,” “Friday Night Lights”), director/executive producer Jason Winer (“Modern Family,” “Perfect Harmony”) and executive producer Sue Naegle (“Soundtrack,” “The Plot Against America”), the show revolves around a group of diverse, down-on-their-luck characters attempting to change their lives by participating in a potentially life-ruining reality dance show featuring a modern reimagining of “Swan Lake.” The series stars Scott Foley (“Scandal”), Teri Polo (“Meet the Parents” franchise), Piper Perabo (“Covert Affairs,” “Coyote Ugly”), newcomer Simone Recasner, Ser’Darius Blain (“Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle”), Jon Rudnitsky (“Catch-22”), Raymond Cham Jr. (“Five Points”), Mallory Jansen (“Galavant”), Kevin Daniels (“Twelfth Night,” “Modern Family”) and Anna Grace Barlow (“The Goldbergs”).
Christopher Scott is a producer and choreographer for the show. Scott is a three-time Emmy nominated choreographer known for his work on the TV show “So You Think You Can Dance”, and in the movies “In The Heights” and ” the Step Up” movie franchise.
Comfort Fedoke is an assistant choreographer and a recurring cast member for the show. Fedoke first came in the spotlight as a contestant on the Emmy-winning TV show “So You Think You Can Dance”. Since then she has performed with artists Missy Elliott and Rhianna, and in movies such as “Footloose”, “Step Up” franchise and “High Strung”.
TVMusic Network spoke with Christopher Scott and Comfort Fedoke. Click on the link to see what they had to say about auditions and working on the show.
