Back to the Future: Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd’s Emotional Reunion

October 10, 2022 by

Back to the Future: Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd’s Emotional Reunion

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Back to the Future fans were brought to tears on social media after videos from New York Comic Con went viral for capturing the emotional reunion between stars Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd.
The duo appeared visibly moved when they took the stage to a huge applause from the crowd, with Fox emotionally hugging Lloyd and Lloyd putting his arm around Fox.
One video of the reunion has earned over 7 million views on Twitter.

“Watching Michael J. Fox hug Christopher Lloyd like this is so beautiful,” wrote one Twitter user. “I think it’s safe to say that today belongs to Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd. As it should… It’s a beautiful moment in time.”

Fox joined “Back to the Future” after production was already underway, with Lloyd having filmed scenes with original Marty McFly actor Eric Stoltz.
When director Robert Zemeckis realized that Stoltz wasn’t right for the part, Fox was cast and the production had to reshoot scenes.

Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in the 1990s, and he told the NYFCC audience that Lloyd has always been there supporting him over the years.

“Parkinson’s is the gift that keeps on taking — but it’s a gift, and I wouldn’t change it for anything,” Fox said. “People like Chris have been there a lot for me, and so many of you have. It’s not about what I have, it’s about what I’ve been given — the voice to get this done, and help people out.”

Watch videos and see photos of Lloyd and Fox’s emotional reunion below.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: Actors Christopher Lloyd (L) and Michael J. Fox attend a "Back To The Future Reunion" at New York Comic Con on October 08, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for ReedPop)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 08: Actors Christopher Lloyd (L) and Michael J. Fox attend a “Back To The Future Reunion” at New York Comic Con on October 08, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for ReedPop)Getty Images for ReedPop
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: Actors Christopher Lloyd (L) and Michael J. Fox attend a "Back To The Future Reunion" at New York Comic Con on October 08, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for ReedPop)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 08: Actors Christopher Lloyd (L) and Michael J. Fox attend a “Back To The Future Reunion” at New York Comic Con on October 08, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for ReedPop)Getty Images for ReedPop
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