FUTURE BOY by Michael J. Fox (Audiobook)(Nonfiction)

FUTURE BOY by Michael J. Fox (Audiobook)(Nonfiction)
Author: Michael J. Fox
Narrator: Michael J. Fox
Release Date: October 14, 2025
Length: 4 hours and 31 minutes
Genre: Nonfiction, Memoir

Future Boy is a poignant, heartfelt, and funny memoir about how Michael J. Fox brought two iconic roles to life simultaneously in 1985—Alex P. Keaton in the hit sitcom Family Ties and Marty McFly in the time-travel adventure Back to the Future. Fox recounts his grueling double duty, rehearsing and taping the sitcom by day while filming the movie at night for months, commuting between Paramount and Universal studios in what became his own "space-time continuum." The audiobook features Fox's personal narration, new interviews with cast and crew like Christopher Lloyd and Robert Zemeckis, plus archival audio and music from the film, revealing behind-the-scenes stories never before told. It captures the swirl of Alex's bravado and Marty's flair, highlighting Fox's comedic virtuosity and the creative achievement that made Back to the Future a cultural phenomenon. As a slice of entertainment history, the book celebrates resilience amid exhaustion and how these roles defined Fox's career, entering the lexicon with phrases like "Great Scott!" and "88 miles per hour." The audio edition, directed by co-author Nelle Fortenberry, offers a unique listening experience that goes beyond the page for fans of 80s nostalgia and inspiring life stories.