Doc Brown actor Christopher Lloyd comments on whether Back to the Future 4 could ever happen. After the success of the first movie in 1985, Back to the Future got two sequels. Michael J. Fox’s Marty McFly and Lloyd’s Doc Brown take center stage in all three movies, with the third taking place in 1885 in the Old West.
In a recent interview with Yahoo! Entertainment, Lloyd reveals his thoughts regarding a potential Back to the Future 4. Lloyd, who is now 84 years old, doesn’t sound too optimistic about the sequel’s chances, expressing that the story is wrapped up nicely in the three existing movies. Check out the actor’s full comment below:
“I know at one point they were seriously contemplating a fourth film, but I feel that the made an entire arc with the three movies and that’s the story. Maybe if somebody came up with an incredibly unique story for number four, but we’ve moved on a little bit. So I don’t think that’s gonna happen, but you never know.”
Christopher Lloyd Is Right About Back To The Future 4
From a storytelling perspective, Lloyd is absolutely right. The first Back to the Future arguably didn’t need a sequel at all, but the two follow-up movies do serve as a fitting conclusion to the franchise. Back to the Future Part III gives Marty and Doc Brown the perfect send-off, seeing the man of science find love in 1885 and Marty get ready to write a new future with Jennifer (Elizabeth Shue).
In addition to the fact that any prospective Back to the Future 4 could take away from the strong ending that already exists, there are also practical considerations that need to be taken into account. Even at 84, Lloyd remains active as an actor, but Fox, his costar, has officially retired. After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1991, Fox made the decision to retire in 2020, revealing that he was having trouble remembering his lines.
Both Lloyd and Fox are core pillars of the franchise and Back to the Future 4 couldn’t (and shouldn’t) exist without their combined involvement. That being said, it’s always possible that the studio will decide to reboot Back to the Future at some point in the future, either recasting the roles or telling a different story in the same universe. Hopefully, however, the franchise is left alone.
Source: Yahoo! Entertainment
