Back to the Future co-creator Bob Gale has a harsh message for fans hoping for a return of the beloved science fiction franchise: “F**k you.”
Speaking to Yahoo, the writer and producer of all three Back to the Future films, alongside co-creator Robert Zemeckis, made clear there are no plans for a canonical continuation of the franchise.
“People always say, ‘When are you going to do Back to the Future 4,” Gale said backstage at the Saturn Awards. “And we say, ‘F**k you.'”
While reboots and long overdue sequels are common place in the film industry, with examples such as The Matrix Resurrections and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny representing two very poorly received attempts, Back to the Future will seemingly, and ironically, remain firmly in the past.
The original arrived in 1985 and sees high school student Marty McFly accidentally sent back in time by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown. While it became one of the most iconic sci-fi films of all time, its sequels, filmed and released back to back in 1989 and 1990, weren’t so well received.
The franchise has lived on in other ways despite the more than three decade absence, through not just its legacy and influence but also a Broadway musical. Gale said he has plans for a stage production for Royal Caribbean Cruises too, and even teased he’s helping McFly actor Michael J. Fox write a book about his experience.
Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll talk about The Witcher all day.
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