World news – GB – Michael J. Fox felt « nervous » at the royal premiere when he first met Princess Diana

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Fox’s career skyrocketed after he appeared in the much-loved 1980s classic, which saw the 59-year-old star as a time-traveling Marty McFly. Before this movie, which spawned another sequel, Fox was a household name in the United States, thanks to his lead role in the sitcom Family Ties.. The show was one of the most successful programs on American television, regularly attracting millions of viewers.

However, when he came to the UK to promote the science fiction comedy movie, he didn’t know how much he would become a star after its release..

The movie’s royal premiere recently grabbed headlines after Fox admitted he desperately needed the bathroom while sitting next to Princess Diana..

Tell Jimmy Fallon this caused him « pain » for the entire duration of the premiere because he didn’t want to bother the Princess of Wales..

Moments ago, in 1985, Fox was more concerned about how the film would be received and the tension that goes with being part of such a movie that’s been talked about..

On the red carpet, Fox told reporters, « This amazes me because I’m on a popular TV show, he watches it, I don’t know, 50 million people or anything else a week, which is more people than watching most movies. ».

« I think more people see family ties in a night than people see » mandibles « or » mandibles « .

“Our producer once told me that you don’t expect that much difference to happen, but when you come out with a movie like Back to the Future all of a sudden, it quadruples the amount of stress you get I really don’t understand. . . I do not like it.

Fox was not initially intended to star in the movie, as Golden Globe nominee was originally slated to be Eric Stoltz.

He described having « mixed feelings » about taking on the character after Stoltz was fired due to his inability to give McFly the comedic value he needed.

Bob Gill, co-writer and co-producer of hit hit, explained that Stoltz’s « style » acting meant the character was a little lighthearted, so Fox was parachuted into.

In an interview discussing this after the movie was released, Gale added, “We always called him Marty.

“We thought it was silly, but we thought if it helped him do his job, it was harmless..

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« There were a few people on the crew who worked on the mask and called it Rocky, the name of his character in that movie..

In his first interview, Fox said that Stoltz’s position was « every actor’s worst nightmare to start a project, for something to happen and he has to leave it, » adding, « I don’t want that to happen to me. ».

Recently, Fox recalled the premiere while promoting his new book, « No Time Like the Future: An Optimist with Ethics in Mind, » which discusses his life and the challenges of Parkinson’s disease. .

Recall the funny encounter with the Princess of Wales, who he said did not know he was sitting next to her until the movie started.

The star joked: “The lights go out and the movie starts, and I realize that I’m fake yawning and an arm is extended far from being on a date with her, which is funny. .

However, when the movie started, « He had to pee, » but because he didn’t want to disturb the people’s princess « for the rest of the movie, I sit there like death.

“I can’t say anything to her and I can’t get away from her, because I can’t turn my back to her.

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