Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd have launched a merchandise line for their beloved 1985 film Back To The Future.
Christopher, 84, who played Doc Brown’s crunchy, creepy voice in the film, made the news happy on Twitter.
“Great Scott!” he wrote, using his character’s catchphrase. “Our very first Back To the Future merchandise store designed by @RealMikeFox and I is finally here!”
‘Great Scott!’: Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd have launched a merchandise line for their beloved 1985 film Back To The Future
Beloved: The time travel comedy became an instant classic upon its release in 1985 and spawned two sequels along with other content such as a television cartoon
“This collaboration is for the fans,” Michael wrote on the line’s website. “We kept hearing that they wanted more options to celebrate their Back To The Future devotion and we thought these items were perfect. Enjoy it. heavy.’
Their collection consists largely of t-shirts that cost $29.99, long sleeve shirts that cost $37.99, and hoodies that cost $49.99.
The clothing features animated versions of images from the film, as well as famous lines and phrases that fans are sure to remember right away.
‘Nobody calls me chicken’, ‘The future is what you make it’, ‘1.21 gigawatts?’, ‘This is heavy’ and ‘Outatime’ are some examples.
Details: Their collection consists largely of t-shirts that cost $29.99, long-sleeve shirts that cost $37.99, and hoodies that cost $49.99
‘Nobody Calls Me Chicken’: The clothing features animated versions of images from the film, as well as famous lines and phrases that fans are sure to instantly remember
In a heartwarming touch, fans can purchase a facsimile of the red anorak vest worn by Michael’s character Marty McFly for $64.99 with “McFly” embroidered on it.
Michael himself has drawn a vest that a particularly seasoned fan can get their hands on for over $350.
A pair of themed baseball caps are also available for $27.99, while a coffee mug featuring “McFly” hawks is $24.99.
The news of the merch line comes as Back To The Future: The Musical prepares to hit Broadway next summer after a successful run in the West End.
Unmistakable: In one heartwarming touch, fans can get a copy of the red anorak vest worn by Michael’s character Marty McFly for $64.99 with ‘McFly’ embroidered on it
By the way: A pair of themed baseball caps are also available for $27.99, while a coffee mug that says ‘McFly’ goes hawks for $24.99
Reprising his role from the London production, Roger Bart plays Doc, the crazy old man who turns his DeLorean into a time machine.
Christopher, who played Doc in the original film, co-starred with Roger in a recent ad for the upcoming Broadway run.
Robert Zemeckis directed the original Back To The Future movie starring young Michael J. Fox as an 80s teen transported into the 50s.
The time travel comedy became an instant classic upon its release in 1985 and spawned two sequels along with other content such as a television cartoon.
Premise: Robert Zemeckis directed the original Back To The Future movie starring young Michael J. Fox as an 80s teen transported to the 50s
A musical adaptation has been in the works for several years with Alan Silvestri, the man behind the film soundtrack, returning as a composer.
Glen Ballard, who co-wrote the most famous song You Oughta Know with her Alanis Morissette, contributed the lyrics.
The book belongs to Bob Gale, who co-wrote the original movie with Robert Zemeckis and was also a producer of the entire movie franchise.
Acclaimed director Jamie Lloyd, known for his work with James McAvoy, was attached to the show but walked out due to creative differences in 2014, telling the Daily Mail that his departure was ‘just a matter of wanting to stand for my vision’ .
Who’s who: Christopher is portrayed in the original 1985 film as Doc, an old man with a hoarse voice who turns his DeLorean into a time machine
Although Back To The Future: The Musical was originally intended to open in 2015, several delays arose, including those caused by Jamie’s departure.
Finally, in February 2020, the show opened at the Manchester Opera House with plans to move to the West End – and then came the coronavirus lockdowns.
The opera house was closed as a COVID-19 precaution and the musical finally managed to move to London’s Adelphi Theater in September 2021.
Incoming: News of the merch line comes as Back To The Future: The Musical prepares to hit Broadway next summer after a successful run in West End (pictured)
Starring Roger as “Doc” and Olly Dobson in Michael J. Fox’s old role of Marty McFly, the show was warmly received and won the Olivier for Best New Musical.
Roger’s Broadway credits include stage adaptations of two Mel Brooks films, The Producers and Young Frankenstein.
He won a Tony as Snoopy in You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown in the 1990s and starred in other productions such as Stephen Sondheim’s The Frogs.
Parable: Reprising his role from the London production, Roger Bart plays Doc, the crazy old man who turns his DeLorean into a time machine
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