The Big Leap What Prevents Us? (Season 1, Episode 9)
TV-14
TV Episode | Comedy, Drama

The Big Leap

What Prevents Us? (Season 1, Episode 9)

TV-14

TV Episode | Comedy, Drama

With Paula's cancer diagnosis, she and Mike decide to get married. Nick officiates despite being vulnerable on camera. Justin auditions for a Broadway director. Julia's husband, Kevin, makes a shocking return.

Head writer

Liz Heldens (created by)

Director

Jude Weng

Writers

Liz Heldens (created by) | Jessica Lee Williamson (written by)

Producers

Francesca Butler (as Franki Butler) | Scott Foley | Christopher Scott

Composer

Joe Wong

Cinematographer

Eduardo Enrique Mayén

Editor

Christine Kim

Casting Director

Josh Einsohn

Production Designer

Adam Davis

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 15, 2021

Release date

Nov 15, 2021 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

1 nomination

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Cast	+ Add Cast
43 cast members

Name	Known for
Scott Foley Nick Blackburn Nick Blackburn See fewer	Scandal (2012)
Simone Recasner Gabby Lewis Gabby Lewis See fewer	The Big Leap (2021)
Ser'Darius Blain Reggie Sadler Reggie Sadler See fewer	Will Trent (2023)
Jon Rudnitsky Mike Devries Mike Devries See fewer	Home Again (2017)
Raymond Cham Jr. Justin Reyes Justin Reyes See fewer	The Big Leap (2021)
Mallory Jansen Monica Sullivan Monica Sullivan See fewer	Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013)
Kevin Daniels Wayne Fontaine Wayne Fontaine See fewer	Will Trent (2023)
Anna Grace Barlow Brittney Lovewell Brittney Lovewell See fewer	The Big Leap (2021)
Adam Kaplan Simon Lovewell Simon Lovewell See fewer	The Big Leap (2021)
Piper Perabo Paula Clark Paula Clark See fewer	Coyote Ugly (2000)
Teri Polo Julia Perkins Julia Perkins See fewer	Meet the Parents (2000)
Nora Dunn Gina Gina See fewer	Three Kings (1999)
Jessy Hodges Paige Paige See fewer	Barry (2018)
Seth Morris Kevin Perkins Kevin Perkins See fewer	The Dictator (2012)
Brett Tucker Linus Linus See fewer	Station 19 (2018)
Karen Rodriguez Raven Price Raven Price See fewer	Spider-Noir
McKenzie Chinn Jessica Jessica See fewer	Will Trent (2023)
Tim Lyons Alan Alan See fewer	Gentle Dan (2017)
Rob Wilson Joel Joel See fewer	The Big Leap (2021)
Sara Sevigny Mindy Mindy See fewer	American Auto (2021)
J.J. Nolan Annie Hines Annie Hines See fewer	Pretty Problems (2022)
Crew Kingston Miskel Sam Sam See fewer	The Big Leap (2021)
Nicholas Caesar Anthony Anthony See fewer	The Big Leap (2021)
Sammy Bronco Ellison (as a different name) Ellison (as a different name) See fewer	The Big Leap (2021)
Donnetta Jackson Tamra (as Donnetta 'Lil Bit' Jackson) Tamra (as Donnetta 'Lil Bit' Jackson) See fewer	The Big Leap (2021)
Dana Black Melissa Melissa See fewer	Chicago Med (2015)
Carisa Barreca Gigi Gigi See fewer	Doomsdate (2015)
Eddie Heffernan Manager Manager See fewer	The Deadbeat (I) (2018)
Laura T. Fisher Mike's Mom Mike's Mom See fewer	Contagion (2011)
Zeferino Guerrero Plumber Plumber See fewer	The Natural (2016)
Leajato Amara Robinson Priest (as Leajato Robinson) Priest (as Leajato Robinson) See fewer	Asabiyyah: A New Social Cohesion (2013)
Omar Bader Ring Guy Ring Guy See fewer	Family Blood (2018)
Wendi Weber Clerk Clerk See fewer	Captive State (2019)
Rachel A. Kim Miriam Miriam See fewer	The Big Leap (2021)
Stanley Glover Travell Travell See fewer	The Big Leap (2021)
Comfort Fedoke Aja Aja See fewer	Footloose (2011)
Bril Barrett Leo Leo See fewer	The Rise and Fall of Miss Thang (2007)
Luis Rosado Mario Mario See fewer	Step Up All In (2014)
Elijah Delgado Junior Junior See fewer	The Big Leap (2021)
Ian Bonds Wedding Guest (uncredited) Wedding Guest (uncredited) See fewer	The Stranger (I) (2005)
Reuben Glaser Mike's Friend (uncredited) Mike's Friend (uncredited) See fewer	The Nature of Hatman (2011)
Pretty Rickey PR Wedding attendee (uncredited) Wedding attendee (uncredited) See fewer	Chicago Fire (2012)
Rekkhan Grocery Employee (uncredited) Grocery Employee (uncredited) See fewer	Chicago P.D. (2014)