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'Back to the Future' trilogy to drop on Netflix, but here's where the stars of the first movie are now

As 'Back to the Future; returns to Netflix after three years, see what the lead cast members are up to these days

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Back to the Future', the beloved sci-fi comedy franchise, is making a comeback to Netflix after a three-year absence.

The franchise, created by Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, follows high school student Marty McFly and eccentric scientist Dr Emmett "Doc" Brown as they time travel using a DeLorean, exploring different periods in Hill Valley, California.

The first film of the franchise, released in 1985, was a massive blockbuster, leading to sequels in 1989 and 1990.

As the franchise returns to Netflix, take a look at what the cast members are up to four decades after the first film was released.

Michael J Fox

Michael J Fox played the lead in all the films of the franchise. He appeared as Marty McFly, a high school student and aspiring musician.

He went on to star in notable projects such as 'Teen Wolf' (1985), ‘The Frighteners' (1996), and 'The Good Wife' (2010–2016). He also voiced the lead roles in the 'Stuart Little' films (1999–2005)

He is the proud recipient of five Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Grammy Award. Additionally, he has authored four books.

In the 90s, Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and he has dedicated himself to advocacy and raising funds for research since then.

In 2020, he retired from acting as the disease made it difficult for him to remember dialogues. However, in 2024, he told Entertainment Tonight that he would consider making a comeback "if something came up that I could put my realities into it — my challenges — if I could figure it out.”

The 63-year-old actor has been married to Tracy Pollan since 1988 and they have four children.

Christopher Lloyd

Christopher Lloyd continued to have a remarkable career after portraying Emmett "Doc" Brown in the 'Back to the Future' franchise.

Also known as Commander Kruge in 'Star Trek III: The Search for Spock' (1984), Lloyd has won three Emmy awards in his career.

His other memorable projects include 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' (1988), 'The Addams Family' (1991), and 'I Am Not a Serial Killer' (2016).

In 2023, the 85-year-old actor appeared in the British black comedy film 'Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose'. He also lent his voice to the character Falco in the 2023 film 'Camp Hideout'.

Talking about his personal life, Christopher Lloyd has been married five times, including his most recent marriage to his real estate agent, Lisa Loiacono, in 2016.

Lea Thompson

Lea Thompson played Lorraine Baines McFly, a 1955 teenager who later became Marty's alcoholic mother in the franchise.

She has appeared in 'Some Kind of Wonderful' (1987), 'The Beverly Hillbillies' (1993), and the sitcom 'Caroline in the City' (1995-1999).

In 2014, she participated in the 19th season of 'Dancing with the Stars'. She also turned director for episodes 3 and 4 of the Paramount+ series 'Star Trek: Picard,' which were released in 2022.

Thompson has been married to director Howard Deutch since 1989 and they have two daughters named Madelyn and Zoey.

Thomas F Wilson

Thomas F Wilson portrayed Biff Tannen, a 1955 high school bully who later became George's boss in 1985.

He is widely known for voicing mostly the villain roles on the animated series 'SpongeBob SquarePants'.

Apart from his career as an actor and voice-over artist, he has hosted his podcast and has pursued a stand-up comedy career as well.

He has been married to Caroline Thomas since 1985 and they have four children. He currently resides in Los Angeles.

Crispin Glover

After his breakout role as George McFly in 'Back to the Future', Crispin Glover went on to star in 'River's Edge' (1986), ‘Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle' (2003), Alice in Wonderland (2010), and ‘American Gods' (2017-2021).

He made his directorial debut with the 2005 film 'What Is It?’ Additionally, he has published over a dozen books.

The 60-year-old actor is believed to be single and has no children.

Claudia Wells

Claudia Wells played Marty's girlfriend Jennifer Parker in the 1985 film. She put her career on hold when her mother was diagnosed with cancer.

She didn't even return for the sequels of 'Back to the Future' and was eventually replaced by Elisabeth Shue. Wells returned to acting in 2011 with a small role in 'Alien Armageddon'.

She also provided the voice of Jennifer Parker for 'Back to the Future: The Game' and also appeared in 'Back in Time', a 2015 documentary on the franchise.

She currently runs Armani Wells, a distinctive men's clothing store that was founded in 1991.

How to stream 'Back to the Future' trilogy?

'Back to the Future' is a three-part franchise available to stream on Netflix from July 1, 2024 onwards.

Membership to Netflix ranges from ranging from $7 to $23 monthly.

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