When we think about the iconic Back to the Future film, names that immediately come to mind are Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, and Lea Thompson. Over the past several decades, there have been countless cast reunions and appearances—but one name is almost always left out: Crispin Glover, 61 who played George McFly.
The actor earned a bit of a reputation on set for his unconventional style, which, as Fox said, caused some “tension” during filming.
“I loved working with him. His talent was unquestionable, although his methods sometimes created friction,” Fox wrote in his new co-written memoir Future Boy: Back to the Future and My Journey Through the Space-Time Continuum.
Thomas F. Wilson who played villain Biff in the franchise even alluded to Glover’s “strange” behavior in his viral stand-up routine, jokingly calling him “unusual.”
And by all accounts, both descriptions are fair. Following his commercial success, Glover has built an eclectic career spanning genres and decades. His latest project, a film he directed and shot on classic 35 mm film titled No! You’re Wrong or Spooky at a Distance, stars both his recently deceased father, Bruce Glover, and himself. The silent, avant-garde film has become the centerpiece of his latest promotional tour.
Fans attending his recent appearances have noted how little he’s aged since his George McFly days.
“This guy is such an underrated actor and musician,” one fan wrote.
“Sometimes I forget he’s a real human being and not a figment of my imagination,” added another.
Each event featuresCrispin Hellion Glover’s Big Slide Show demonstration, a dramatic reading of several of the artist’s self-published books, and is followed by a screening of his new film. After his Chicago event on October 23, Glover will continue touring across the U.S. and Canada through December 12.
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