Robert Zemeckis Rejects Back to the Future 4 Again!
- Robert Zemeckis stated on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that he has no interest in directing a fourth film in the franchise.
- He expressed enthusiasm about directing an adaptation of Back to the Future: The Musical, which features original songs and classic tunes.
- His proposal for a film adaptation has not been well-received by Universal, leaving Zemeckis disheartened about the project.
During a recent podcast appearance, Robert Zemeckis confirmed that he has no desire to direct a fourth film in the Back to the Future franchise, despite Universal's frequent requests. He humorously noted that the studio seems to ask him every six months, although he admitted this was an exaggeration. Zemeckis remains open to a film adaptation of Back to the Future: The Musical, which offers original songs and celebrated tunes from the original movie. He expressed disappointment that Universal does not seem to understand his enthusiasm for this adaptation, indicating his willingness to pursue it if the studio were interested. The musical, which has recently been nominated for Tony Awards, is set to close on Broadway soon, further reducing the chances of Zemeckis's dream project becoming a reality.