Michael J. Fox could have easily been removed from Back to the Future because another series had a higher priority

Michael J. Fox, who became a cinema icon as Marty McFly in the hit sci-fi franchise Back to the Future, saw his star skyrocket with the release of Teen Wolf that same year, establishing him as a cultural icon.

A still from the Back to the Future film series | Credit: Universal Pictures

But behind the scenes, Fox’s life mirrors the chaos of his on-screen characters. The actor nearly missed out on the iconic role due to his commitment to the sitcom Family Ties, which then forced him to manage a hectic schedule to balance both the film and the series.

Michael J. Fox Almost Lost Back to the Future Because of Family Ties

After beginning his acting career with television roles in the late 1970s, Michael J. Fox first gained fame for his role as Alex P. Keaton on the NBC sitcom Family Ties.

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