Future Boy Back to the Future and My Journey Through the Space-Time Continuum [electronic resource] :
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- ISBN: 9781250866806
- Physical Description: 256 p.
- Publisher: [S.l.]: Flatiron Books, 2025.
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Target Audience Note: | General adult. |
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Subject: | History & Criticism > Film & Video Entertainment & Performing Arts > BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY |
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A poignant, heartfelt, and funny memoir about how, in 1985, Michael J. Fox brought to life two iconic roles simultaneouslyâAlex P. Keaton in Family Ties and Marty McFly in Back to the Future. An amazing true story as only Michael J. Fox can tell it
In early 1985, Michael J. Fox was one of the biggest stars on television. His world was about to get even bigger, but only if he could survive the kind of double duty unheard of in Hollywood. Foxâs days were already dedicated to rehearsing and taping the hit sitcom Family Ties, but then the chance of a lifetime came his way. Soon, he committed his nights to a new time-travel adventure film being directed by Robert Zemeckis and produced by Steven SpielbergâBack to the Future. Sitcom during the day, movie at nightâday after day, for months.
Foxâs nightly commute from a soundstage at Paramount to the back lot at Universal Studios, from one dream job to another, would become his own space-time continuum. It was in this time portal that Alex P. Keaton handed the baton to Marty McFly while Michael J. Fox tried to catch a few minutes of sleep. Alexâs bravado, Martyâs flair, and Foxâs comedic virtuosity all swirled together to create something truly special.
In Future Boy, Fox tells the remarkable story of playing two landmark roles at the same timeâa slice of entertainment history thatâs never been told. Using new interviews with the cast and crew of both projects, the result is a vividly drawn and eye-opening story of creative achievement by a beloved icon. - McMillan Palgrave
Flatiron Book to be announced. Author TBD. On sale 2025.