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Additionally, Glover demanded parity in pay with Michael J. Fox, which the studio declined. His refusal to appear in Back to the Future Part II led to a legal battle. To replace him, the studio enlisted Jeffrey Weissman, who, ironically, looked remarkably like Glover thanks to face molds and prosthetics.
The Disturbing Making-of Tactics
What makes the Glover story particularly unsettling is how the studio tried to hide their recasting. They used Glover’s existing molds and footage from the original film, morphing Weissman’s face onto Glover’s in post-production. When Glover saw the film, he was furious—not only that he had been replaced without his consent but also because his likeness was used deceptively.