Lea Thompson Reflects on Tense Start with Michael J. Fox on 'Back to the Future'

Thompson initially struggled to connect with Fox after her friend Eric Stoltz was replaced as Marty McFly.

Lea Thompson admitted on the 'Still Here Hollywood' podcast that she was initially 'snooty' to Michael J. Fox on the 'Back to the Future' set.
Thompson was friends with Eric Stoltz, who was originally cast as Marty McFly but was replaced by Fox after several scenes were filmed.
Thompson noted a significant division between movie stars and TV stars at the time, contributing to her initial hesitation towards Fox.
Despite the rocky start, Thompson and Fox eventually developed a strong working relationship and chemistry on set.
Thompson praised Fox's comedic skills, acknowledging that his performance significantly elevated the film's tone.