🕰️The original script had Marty as a video pirate and the time machine was a refrigerator.
🎭Eric Stoltz was originally cast as Marty but was replaced by Michael J. Fox for a more comedic approach.
🎥Many scenes were already filmed with Stoltz before the change.
🗒️The script originally took place in 1982, but due to delays, it was set in 1985.
🎸The opening scene with Marty playing guitar was originally different.
Who was originally cast as Marty McFly?
—Eric Stoltz was originally cast as Marty McFly.
What was the original time machine in the script?
—The original time machine was a refrigerator.
Why was Eric Stoltz replaced?
—Eric Stoltz was replaced because his performance lacked comedic delivery.
Were any scenes filmed with Eric Stoltz?
—Yes, many scenes were already filmed with Stoltz before the change.
When was the script originally set?
—The script was originally set in 1982 but was later changed to 1985.
00:00The original Back to the Future script had many differences from the final movie.
02:31Eric Stoltz was originally cast as Marty McFly but was replaced by Michael J. Fox for a more comedic approach.
08:58Many scenes were already filmed with Stoltz before the change.
02:01The original time machine was a refrigerator instead of a DeLorean.
05:55The opening scene with Marty playing guitar was originally different.
