The New York Comics Convention this Saturday witnessed one of the most exciting moments of this weekend. Michael J. Fox y Christopher Lloydtwo of the stars of Back to the Future, They met again and starred in an exciting and fun time that did not go unnoticed on social networks. Fans of the saga felt more nostalgic after seeing the two actors reflect on their friendship and their great professional career, a path they have lived together. Many internet users cheered the moment, especially Fox’s courage, who is still at the foot of the canyon after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s more than three decades ago.
During their conversation in front of fans at the New York comic event, Fox and Lloyd reflected deeply on their decades-long friendship and career together, occasionally joking that it made the crowd cringe. They both answered questions from the audience and hugged often. Their time together was a lot, so they happily talked about their friendship and the movies they shared together. The two met after Fox was hired to replace Eric Stoltz as Marty McFly after several weeks of filming on the film’s set in early 1985.
“I didn’t know Michael personally, I’d only heard about him,” Lloyd said. “And I felt like I was just past six weeks, and now I had to do it again?” Said the 83-year-old actor, who was not convinced at the time of switching partners. However, he assures that the moment they met and started working together, “there was an immediate understanding, as they say”.
For his part, Fox praised his co-star calling him “the king of the show”. “Nobody wants to do a show because it’s boring … The bad thing is that you keep it all, because he’s so good at it, and it’s brilliantly fun …” said Fox, who admires his co-star’s work and big friend.
The duo also directed the praises to the recent musical that came out in honor of the film in which they themselves once starred: Back to the future: the musical. Both actors acknowledge the great work done by the production of the show. “They may have fallen into a trap by imitating us,” said Fox, “but they made the characters themselves. I’ll see them when I come to New York,” said the 61-year-old actor.
During the speech, they both told several anecdotes from the shooting set that delighted those present. Lloyd confessed to owning a western-themed shirt from Back to the future Part III which apparently his wife does not allow him to use to this day. Both made the audience laugh out loud, even if there was also room for emotion and admiration. And it is that Michael J. Fox continues to fight against Parkinson’s for three decades after he was diagnosed with this serious disease.
Actors during New York Comic Con
The famous actor also spoke about his work with the Michael J. Fox Foundation, according to the actor, the largest foundation in the world for Parkinson’s disease. The activist also assured that both fans and friends inspired his efforts to raise money and raise awareness about the disease. “Parkinson’s is the gift you keep getting, but it’s a gift and I wouldn’t trade it for anything … people like Chris have been there for me a lot, and so many of you. It’s not about what I have, it’s about of what they gave me: the voice to do this and help people, “he said, in a nutshell that went viral on social networks.
It should be remembered that the actor Back to the Future He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991, at the age of 29, when his professional career was at its peak. Doctors told him that he would be lucky if he could perform for another 10 years. He dealt with his illness, went back to work and wrote four autobiographies. At the end of 2020, coinciding with the publication of his fourth autobiography, There is no better time than the future, Fox has announced its permanent retirement.
At the height of his career
Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1991 at the age of 29.
“There is a time for everything, and my time to work 12 hours a day and memorize seven pages of script is in the past. At least for now I’m going to a second retreat. This could change, because everything changes, but if this is the end of my career, so be it, “explained the actor after acknowledging that he had memory problems. Fox also revealed that two years earlier he had been operated on to remove a tumor that he was pressing on his spinal cord.
The actor started a process to found his own Foundation to promote Parkinson’s research and thus help more patients who needed his support. That is why he is one of the most beloved actors in Hollywood. The reappearance of him with Lloyd caused a lot of reactions in the networks. “I can’t talk, I got too excited,” said one follower while sharing a video of both actors. “Fox had a gigantic charm. He didn’t need to be funny to please him. His charisma is huge. How brave it is to show himself like that, just like that. An idol,” said another user, referring to the deterioration of his physique due to of the disease.
The moment created great anticipation in the networks. The session ended with Lloyd and Fox being asked to give some advice to the audience, both choosing the film’s quotes appropriately. Fox has chosen his favorite movie, Doctor Stranglove. “You can’t fight here, this is the war room!” she said. Meanwhile, Lloyd sentenced with one recognized by the fans. “It was once said in a movie: the future is what you do”, the crowd obviously went crazy.
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