The Making of Back to the Future: Behind the Scenes of a Classic

TLDRJoin us as we delve into the fascinating behind-the-scenes stories and production challenges of the iconic film series Back to the Future. Discover the origin of the film's title, the struggles and changes during casting, the creative choices made in costume design, and more. Get ready for a nostalgic journey!

Key insights

🎬The original script had Marty pirating movies for Doc Brown to fund his experiments.

🎸In the original script, Marty's character arc was to stay in the past to become a rock star.

🌍Director Robert Zemeckis wanted Marty to invent things like skateboarding and rock 'n' roll in the past.

🧷Christopher Lloyd initially threw the script in the trash but was convinced by his wife to take the role.

🎥Tom Wilson, who played Biff, improvised iconic lines like 'butt head' and 'make like a tree.'

Q&A

Did Michael J. Fox have any issues with the production of Back to the Future?

No, Michael J. Fox was an enthusiastic and dedicated actor who did not have any problems during the production.

Why did they change Marty's costume from the original footage of Eric Stoltz?

They wanted to tone down Stoltz's 80s look and make Marty stand out less in the future scenes.

Who came up with the idea of the orange vest for Marty?

The idea of the orange vest was developed during Michael J. Fox's costume fitting to make him more visually distinct.

What did Crispin Glover do with his haircut before filming started?

Crispin Glover buzzed the sides of his head more than what was initially done, leaving the rest of the production to work around it.

Did the cast have a great working relationship on set?

Yes, the cast of Back to the Future had a great working relationship and enjoyed working together to bring the film to life.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The original script had Marty pirating movies for Doc Brown to fund his experiments.

02:03In the original script, Marty's character arc was to stay in the past to become a rock star.

06:13Director Robert Zemeckis wanted Marty to invent things like skateboarding and rock 'n' roll in the past.

08:59Christopher Lloyd initially threw the script in the trash but was convinced by his wife to take the role.

10:58Tom Wilson, who played Biff, improvised iconic lines like 'butt head' and 'make like a tree.'

12:00No, Michael J. Fox was an enthusiastic and dedicated actor who did not have any problems during the production.

11:14They wanted to tone down Stoltz's 80s look and make Marty stand out less in the future scenes.

11:45The idea of the orange vest was developed during Michael J. Fox's costume fitting to make him more visually distinct.