Top 10 Unusual Facts About Back to the Future
VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
WRITTEN BY: Kim Dionne
Great Scott! Prepare for a time-traveling journey through movie trivia that'll leave you saying "Heavy!" Join us as we explore the strangest behind-the-scenes secrets from this beloved 80s classic. Did you know the DeLorean wasn't the first choice for a time machine? Or that Michael J. Fox had an absolutely grueling filming schedule? These fascinating facts might just change how you see this iconic film! Our countdown includes how a yearbook inspired the whole concept, the film's bizarre original title, Doc Brown's deleted chimp sidekick, and more! Which of these fun facts had you saying "Great Scott!"? Let us know in the comments below!
- #10: The Film Was Inspired by a Yearbook
- #9: Bob Gale & Robert Zemeckis Faced a Lot of Rejection
- #8: The DeLorean Wasn't the Original Time Machine
- #7: There Was a Chimp in the Script
- #6: Thomas F. Wilson Has Answers
- #5: Michael J. Fox Didn't Sing
- #4: The Cast Almost Included Melora Hardin
- #3: Michael J. Fox's Filming Schedule Was Crazy
- #2: There Was Supposed to Be a Nuclear Explosion Scene
- #1: The Movie's Title Was Almost Vastly Different
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