Back to the Future star Lea Thompson didn’t warm quickly to co-star Michael J. Fox. Although Fox’s name is synonymous with Marty McFly, there was a different actor portraying the iconic character when shooting for the film began. Although Fox was the first choice for Marty McFly his Family Ties schedule restricted him from starring in the movie, so Eric Stoltz was cast in the lead role. As production moved forward, director Robert Zemeckis just did not think he was the right fit for the part, and with Fox’s Family Ties schedule reworked, Stoltz exited the movie, and Fox officially joined.
A Back to the Future star admits they were cold to Michael J. Fox after her joined the cast. Read More