Michael J. Fox receives heartwarming surprise with his Back to the Future cast at Rhode Island Comic Con

Michael J. Fox received a standing ovation at the Rhode Island Comic Con on Sunday, November 3.

The 63-year-old actor, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in the early 1990s, took the stage with his Back to the Future co-star Lea Thompson, linking arms. People.

Also there were their film’s co-stars, Christopher Lloyd and Thomas F. Wilson.

The cast held a Q&A at Comic Con about the beloved film – released in 1985 – and its two blockbuster sequels released in 1989 and 1990.

Michael J. Fox received a standing ovation at the Rhode Island Comic Con on Sunday, November 3

The 63-year-old actor, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in the early 1990s, took the stage with his Back to the Future co-star Lea Thompson while linked arm and arm, according to People; seen in Back to the Future

The 63-year-old actor, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in the early 1990s, took the stage with his Back to the Future co-star Lea Thompson, linking arms, according to People; seen in Back to the Future

Michael played the role of teenager Marty McFly in the science fiction film.

At Comic Con, Michael reflected on the project – almost four decades after its release.

“I didn’t know what I was getting into,” adding that it was “one of the few perfect films.”

Lea, who played the character Lorraine – Marty’s mother – said that when she first got the script she thought it was ‘amazing’.

‘When I read the script I was blown away. So from that moment on I thought there was something special,” she added.

Lea said she felt β€œlucky” to be part of the project.

The film’s message that small actions ultimately create change is “one of the reasons why I think the film resonates deeply with people,” Lea said.

Also there were their film's co-stars, Christopher Lloyd and Thomas F. Wilson

Also there were their film’s co-stars, Christopher Lloyd and Thomas F. Wilson

In 2023, Michael revealed that he and co-star Christopher only became close after working on the 1990 sequel Back to the Future; Christopher and Michael pictured in Back to the Future

In 2023, Michael revealed that he and co-star Christopher only became close after working on the 1990 sequel Back to the Future; Christopher and Michael pictured in Back to the Future

In 2023, Michael revealed that he and co-star Christopher only became close after working on the 1990 sequel Back to the Future.

He told it Variety: ‘I found out how much he loved acting. I’ve never understood that before,” adding that he thinks he’s β€œvery enigmatic.”

The stars previously reunited for the film, much to the delight of fans.

Michael was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991 at the age of 29; he went public with it in 1998.