Eric Stoltz (aka joeri) as Marty McFly in Back to the Future

ChristHimself! · 08-07-2006, 07:22 AM

Woax.

I knew Stoltz was originally up for this part and for some reason had been replaced by Fox, but I didn't know they had actually started shooting with him.

Check this gallery out, there are 5 or 6 pages of shots from the movie;

http://www.bttf.com/cgi-bin/ImageFol...as_Marty_McFly

That's just mad to see ... I can't imagine Stoltz in that part.

Zerospaced · 08-07-2006, 07:29 AM

yeah, I wonder if anyone has any video footage. I never watched the bonus stuff on the DVD's maybe it's on there?? Still I wonder why they switched to Fox in the middle of filming. I'm glad they did though, I can't imagine anyone other than Michael J. Fox in that role.

ChristHimself! · 08-07-2006, 07:33 AM

Apparently it's not on as a bonus feature on the dvds or anything.

According to someone who's posting on the Empire boards, Stoltz played the character 'too intense' and Zemeckis brought in Fox..

Likewise though, I've seen at least most of that movie over 500 times easily when I was wee. I couldn't imagine anyone else playing Marty.

Kahlo · 08-07-2006, 07:35 AM

I watched this yesterday wooo (BTF pt II)

Mexicola · 08-07-2006, 07:36 AM

I remember seeing an explanation on the switch to Fox, I could have sworn it was as a DVD bonus, but it was probably just a documentary on it.

Nimrod's Son · 08-07-2006, 07:40 AM

He was a MUCH better Simon

Zerospaced · 08-07-2006, 07:48 AM

YEAH, If i had a list of every movie i've ever seen and how many times i've seen that movie, the BTtF trilogy would be at the top of that list hands down. I couldnt count how many times i've seen them.

Nimrod's Son · 08-07-2006, 07:53 AM

barden · 08-07-2006, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Nimrod's Son

He was a MUCH better Simon

What, from that stupid angel / god movie thing?
What was that called again?
Wasn’t there a second one too? With a girl. And lots more guns?

I think so, anyway.

Prophecy? Was that it?

With Christover Walken, right?

It was a bit cheesy, but alright. It’s been a few years though.

Then again, if I found it cheesy a few years ago, I’m sure I will now too.

You know, I didn’t look at the pics really. It would help if I did.

Zerospaced · 08-07-2006, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Nimrod's Son

try

i'd rather not!

smashingjj · 08-07-2006, 08:01 AM

I think i did a good job. It truly was a pleasure working with them.

myosis · 08-07-2006, 08:04 AM

stoltz does look more like he could be george's son.... i didn't know they had shot so many scenes either. that's a lot of wasted shooting days.

myosis · 08-07-2006, 08:05 AM

it also seems he's wearing converse.... wasn't fox wearing nike ?

barden · 08-07-2006, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by myosis

it also seems he's wearing converse.... wasn't fox wearing nike ?

Ah yes, these are the plot holes I’ve been concerned about.
I really don’t know how I’m going to enjoy this movie if they neglected these essential facts.

Zerospaced · 08-07-2006, 08:09 AM

yah, that's probably the real reason why they changed actors.... Nike probably paid more money for them to use Fox

myosis · 08-07-2006, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by barden

Ah yes, these are the plot holes I’ve been concerned about.
I really don’t know how I’m going to enjoy this movie if they neglected these essential facts.

you never heard of product placement eh?
i'm thinking they switched to nike to pay for the lost shooting days...

myosis · 08-07-2006, 08:13 AM

here's from IMDB :

Michael J. Fox had always been the first choice for Marty, but scheduling conflicts due to his work on "Family Ties" (1982), initially prevented him from taking the part. Eric Stoltz was initially cast as Marty, but Michael replaced him, driving straight to the movie set after taping of the show was finished every day. He averaged about one or two hours' sleep during production. The bulk of the production was filmed from 6pm to 6am, with the daylight scenes filmed at the weekend

Zerospaced · 08-07-2006, 08:22 AM

that explains why he always looked so tired. I figured it was just a side effect of time travel. Kind of like having jet lag.

ChristHimself! · 08-07-2006, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Zerospaced

that explains why he always looked so tired.

yeah there are definitely a couple of scenes in that movie where he looks like he's either just woken up from a deep sleep, or been asleep for days

barden · 08-07-2006, 08:26 AM

Paul?
HHop?

ChristHimself! · 08-07-2006, 08:27 AM

not yet my man, im a disgrace, was off work sick half of last week and back in scotland all weekend

barden · 08-07-2006, 08:35 AM

As long as you have excuses that extend past apathy!
haha.

strange_one · 08-07-2006, 10:05 AM

I've read that the producers do apparently have video footage of Stoltz in the role but declined to put it on the DVDs as they thought it wouldn't be fair to him, or something. he must have done a really shitty job

DeviousJ · 08-07-2006, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by smashingjj

I think i did a good job. It truly was a pleasure working with them.

If you hadn't tried to play Mastodon during the dance they'd have kept you on!

Nimrod's Son · 08-07-2006, 10:56 AM

i heard voice implodes suggested michael j fox

Fathoms (unadored) · 08-07-2006, 12:45 PM

Those pictures are kind of unsettling. Like glimpses of an alternate universe or something.

byoung88 · 08-07-2006, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Fathoms (unadored)

Those pictures are kind of unsettling. Like glimpses of an alternate universe or something.

agreed

byoung88 · 08-07-2006, 02:16 PM

thank god for mjf these pictures are really bothering me now haha

tcm · 08-07-2006, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Fathoms (unadored)

Those pictures are kind of unsettling. Like glimpses of an alternate universe or something.

they could use this idea for a sequel. hmm.

smashingjj · 08-07-2006, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DeviousJ

If you hadn't tried to play Mastodon during the dance they'd have kept you on!

<3

08-07-2006, 07:22 AM	#1
ChristHimself! mental problems angel Location: i want u 2 caress me like a tropical priest Posts: 20,594	Eric Stoltz (aka joeri) as Marty McFly in Back to the Future Woax. I knew Stoltz was originally up for this part and for some reason had been replaced by Fox, but I didn't know they had actually started shooting with him. Check this gallery out, there are 5 or 6 pages of shots from the movie; http://www.bttf.com/cgi-bin/ImageFol...as_Marty_McFly That's just mad to see ... I can't imagine Stoltz in that part.

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08-07-2006, 07:29 AM	#2
Zerospaced Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 3,247	yeah, I wonder if anyone has any video footage. I never watched the bonus stuff on the DVD's maybe it's on there?? Still I wonder why they switched to Fox in the middle of filming. I'm glad they did though, I can't imagine anyone other than Michael J. Fox in that role.

08-07-2006, 07:33 AM	#3
ChristHimself! mental problems angel Location: i want u 2 caress me like a tropical priest Posts: 20,594	Apparently it's not on as a bonus feature on the dvds or anything. According to someone who's posting on the Empire boards, Stoltz played the character 'too intense' and Zemeckis brought in Fox.. Likewise though, I've seen at least most of that movie over 500 times easily when I was wee. I couldn't imagine anyone else playing Marty.

08-07-2006, 07:35 AM	#4
Kahlo Registered User Posts: 17,562	I watched this yesterday wooo (BTF pt II)

08-07-2006, 07:36 AM	#5
Mexicola Pledge Posts: 157	I remember seeing an explanation on the switch to Fox, I could have sworn it was as a DVD bonus, but it was probably just a documentary on it.

08-07-2006, 07:40 AM	#6
Nimrod's Son Master of Karate and Friendship Location: in your butt Posts: 72,943	He was a MUCH better Simon

08-07-2006, 07:48 AM	#7
Zerospaced Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 3,247	YEAH, If i had a list of every movie i've ever seen and how many times i've seen that movie, the BTtF trilogy would be at the top of that list hands down. I couldnt count how many times i've seen them.

08-07-2006, 07:53 AM	#8
Nimrod's Son Master of Karate and Friendship Location: in your butt Posts: 72,943	try

08-07-2006, 08:01 AM	#11
smashingjj that person Location: LOL Party Centre Posts: 35,608	I think i did a good job. It truly was a pleasure working with them.

08-07-2006, 08:04 AM	#12
myosis Minion of Satan Location: the institute Posts: 6,431	stoltz does look more like he could be george's son.... i didn't know they had shot so many scenes either. that's a lot of wasted shooting days.

08-07-2006, 08:05 AM	#13
myosis Minion of Satan Location: the institute Posts: 6,431	it also seems he's wearing converse.... wasn't fox wearing nike ?

08-07-2006, 08:09 AM	#15
Zerospaced Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 3,247	yah, that's probably the real reason why they changed actors.... Nike probably paid more money for them to use Fox

08-07-2006, 08:13 AM	#17
myosis Minion of Satan Location: the institute Posts: 6,431	here's from IMDB : Michael J. Fox had always been the first choice for Marty, but scheduling conflicts due to his work on "Family Ties" (1982), initially prevented him from taking the part. Eric Stoltz was initially cast as Marty, but Michael replaced him, driving straight to the movie set after taping of the show was finished every day. He averaged about one or two hours' sleep during production. The bulk of the production was filmed from 6pm to 6am, with the daylight scenes filmed at the weekend

08-07-2006, 08:22 AM	#18
Zerospaced Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 3,247	that explains why he always looked so tired. I figured it was just a side effect of time travel. Kind of like having jet lag.

08-07-2006, 08:26 AM	#20
barden Braindead Location: The Ghetto Posts: 19,611	Paul? HHop?

08-07-2006, 08:27 AM	#21
ChristHimself! mental problems angel Location: i want u 2 caress me like a tropical priest Posts: 20,594	not yet my man, im a disgrace, was off work sick half of last week and back in scotland all weekend

08-07-2006, 08:35 AM	#22
barden Braindead Location: The Ghetto Posts: 19,611	As long as you have excuses that extend past apathy! haha.

08-07-2006, 10:05 AM	#23
strange_one No Chance Location: Here Posts: 13,788	I've read that the producers do apparently have video footage of Stoltz in the role but declined to put it on the DVDs as they thought it wouldn't be fair to him, or something. he must have done a really shitty job

08-07-2006, 10:56 AM	#25
Nimrod's Son Master of Karate and Friendship Location: in your butt Posts: 72,943	i heard voice implodes suggested michael j fox

08-07-2006, 12:45 PM	#26
Fathoms (unadored) Apocalyptic Poster Location: Iceland Posts: 4,669	Those pictures are kind of unsettling. Like glimpses of an alternate universe or something.

08-07-2006, 02:16 PM	#28
byoung88 Demi-God Posts: 478	thank god for mjf these pictures are really bothering me now haha