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Michael J. Fox Recasts Back to the Future’s 40th Through Lens of a “Bully Culture”

A new Empire reunion highlights Fox’s view that the films endure because they teach how to face bullies.

Overview

  • Empire published a 40th‑anniversary interview reuniting Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd on October 21–22, 2025.
  • Fox says the story resonates now because it is about confronting bullies, calling Biff a bully, time a bully, and, in his life, Parkinson’s a bully.
  • He argues the trilogy’s appeal lies in resilience and courage, which he believes many people are seeking today.
  • Lloyd notes the films still strongly affect young viewers and that their impact “comes up all the time.”
  • Coverage also revisits long‑discussed parallels between Biff and real political figures, with co‑writer Bob Gale clarifying that any Trump‑like influence is most evident in Part II.