Robert Zemeckis Actually Desires to Direct a Again to the Future: The Musical Adaptation

Throughout his latest look on the Happy Sad Confused podcast (through Variety), Back to the Future director Robert Zemeckis as soon as once more reiterated he has no real interest in directing a fourth movie within the franchise—with a small caveat.

When requested if Common “begs” him “each couple of years” for that legendary fourth Again to the Future movie, Zemeckis answered, “Oh, each six months.” Although he then mentioned the frequency of pleas was “simply an exaggeration” on his half, the director confirmed the studios’ persistence isn’t too far off from that. Imitating Common, Zemeckis added, “Isn’t there something we are able to work out to do right here? Isn’t there something we are able to do?’”

Figuring out it’s finest to be diplomatic, Zemeckis acknowledged his regular reply is one one in all noncommittal false hope. “You realize, we now have to say, ‘There are various things that may work,’” he mentioned. “One thing like that, you realize? However to remake the film or to counsel that there’s a Again to the Future 4, it simply isn’t within the playing cards.”

Whereas the Pinocchio and Right here director stays adamant there’s no room for a fourth direct sequel in his beloved franchise, Zemeckis’ added he “would love” to direct a movie adaptation of the present Broadway musical.

“I wish to do [a movie based on] Again to the Future: The Musical,” he acknowledged. “I might love to try this. I believe that will be nice. I floated that out to the oldsters at Common. They don’t get it. So, [there’s] nothing I can do.”

Containing authentic songs (“It Works!” and “My Myopia”), Again to the Future: The Musical moreover comprises tunes showcased within the film, together with “Johnny B. Goode,” “Earth Angel,” and “The Energy of Love.” Opening on Broadway in August 2023, the musical adaptation was nominated for 2 Tony Awards and received the Laurence Olivier Award for Greatest New Musical in 2022.

Nonetheless, the present is closing on Broadway quickly—doubtlessly leaving a Again to the Future: The Musical-shaped vacuum solely Zemeckis himself may fill.

As for collection stars Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, Fox has repeatedly echoed Zemeckis’ sentiments a couple of fourth movie, answering in a separate Variety article final 12 months, “Do what you need. It’s your film. I acquired paid already.”

Lloyd, although, has traditionally been extra open to the thought. In the identical piece, Lloyd answered “I might like to do a sequel, however I believe Bob Zemeckis and [producer Steven] Spielberg felt that they informed the story within the three episodes. But when any individual has an excellent concept that will justify a fourth movie, it would occur.”

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