- Back to the Future co-writer shuts down sequel rumors
- Explains why there will never be more time travelling
- Reveals one exception to the rule…
It turns out that no amount of fourth-dimensional thinking will result in more Back To The Future stories heading our way.
Ever since Back To The Future Part III brought Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) and Doc Brown’s (Christopher Lloyd) adventures through time to a wild west conclusion, fans have wanted more.
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What’s more, the conclusion to Netflix’s Cobra Kai recently resparked spin-off rumors after a brief tongue-in-cheek Easter Egg teased a potential new instalment.
However, before we get too carried away, series co-writer Bob Gale has shared some rather definitive thoughts on whether or not we’ll actually end up seeing another Back To The Future.
Spoilers: it doesn’t sound positive.
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“I don’t know why they keep talking about that,” explained Gale, who co-wrote the first Back To The Future with its director Robert Zemeckis.
“I mean, do they think that if they say it enough times, we’re going to actually do it?”
Will there ever be a Back To The Future sequel?
The writer was speaking at Universal Fan Fest Nights late last week, as per People. He continued to confirm that there will likely never be a sequel, spin-off or prequel.
“I mean, it’s like they know in every interview people say, ‘Oh Bob, when is there going to be a “Back to the Future 4″?’” “Never. ‘When is there going to be a prequel?’ Never. ‘When is there going to be a spinoff?’ Never.
“It’s just fine the way it is. It’s not perfect, but as Bob Zemeckis used to say, ‘It’s perfect enough.’”
Heavy stuff.
The one exception to the rule
That said, Gale did give one exception to his golden rule that could potentially see more Marty and Doc Brown adventures. Sadly, it’s as unlikely as time travel.
“If the juggernaut of corporate America or corporate international mishigas says, ‘If you don’t agree to this, we’re going to kill your children,’ alright, well, no, we don’t want our children killed,’” he continued.
“But Steven Spielberg, of course, he’s got to sign off on it, too. And Steven, just like Steven won’t allow another ‘E.T.,’ he totally respects the fact that we don’t want any more ‘Back to the Future.’ He gets it and always stood behind that. And thank you, Steven.”
