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BACK TO THE FUTURE Screenwriter Says We’re Never Getting Another Sequel, Prequel, or Spin-Off


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Bob Gale, the co-creator and screenwriter of the Back to the Future trilogy, has definitively stated there will absolutely never be a .

He reiterated his long-held stance, emphasizing that he and director Robert Zemeckis are firmly against continuing the film franchise. Their key reasons include:

  1. Protecting the Legacy: They don't want to tarnish the reputation of the beloved original trilogy with a potentially subpar follow-up.
  2. Avoiding "Cash Grabs": They view many modern sequels and reboots as purely financial exercises rather than necessary stories.
  3. Respect for the Original Story & Actors: Gale feels the story is complete. He specifically mentioned not wanting to see Marty McFly dealing with Parkinson's disease (respecting Michael J. Fox's real-life condition) or recasting the iconic roles.
  4. Contractual Control: Gale and Zemeckis hold the final say on any future Back to the Future films and are united in their decision to prevent them.

While other media like the stage musical, comics, and video games exist, Gale considers these separate explorations rather than direct continuations of the core film narrative. The bottom line is that fans should not expect any new movies set in the Back to the Future universe.


Visit https://nerdist.com/article/back-to-the-future-screenwriter-says-no-sequel-prequel-ever-bob-gale/ to read or listen to the article.


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