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Future Boy

Back to the Future and My Journey through the Space-Time Continuum

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 A poignant, heartfelt and funny memoir about how, in 1985, Michael J Fox brought two iconic roles to life simultaneously - Alex Keaton in Family Ties and Marty McFly in Back to the Future. Here is the 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. Fox's 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 Spielberg, Back to the Future. Sitcom during the day, movie at night - day after day, for months.

Fox's 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. Alex's bravado, Marty's flair, and Fox's 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 time - a slice of entertainment history that's 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.

Excerpts and quotes from Back to the Future, Copyright 1985 Universal City Studios, Inc., Courtesy of Universal Studios Licensing LLC©2025 Lucky Gus LLC Entertainment & Celebrities Entertainment & Performing Arts Film & TV Funny Heartfelt Thought-Provoking
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This is the without a doubt the most perfect Audible book o have ever listened to, a pleasure to hear Michael J Fox tell his story.

A must listen for any Mile Fox or Back to the future fan

A great listen for the future…. Or even the past!

This is heavy!!

The most PERFECT audible I have ever listened to

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Loved hearing one of my hero’s share his life experience during the filming and now looking back :)

Loved it

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Full of amazing anecdotes, this is a must-listen for any fan of Back to The Future, Michael J Fox, or even Family Ties!

So nice to hear it read by Michael, with his effortless humour.

A joy to listen to.

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such a great book and a look back at such a great movie and the process of getting there! michael j fox is as wonderful as ever!

look back to the past

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What a wonderful tribute to a fantastic film. My brother took me to see Back to the Future when it first came out and I have loved it ever since. The audible version is so good with interjections from cast members. A great listen.

Wonderful

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