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This resulted in Glover suing the studio, winning a landmark case that changed contractual and ethical standards in Hollywood, PROHIBITING the unauthorized digital resurrection or reenactment of an actor’s likeness without explicit approval.

Broader Lessons and Ironies

Back to the Future exemplifies the importance of authentic casting and recognizing when a project is not quite right. The story of Eric Stoltz’s replacement underscores how critical comedic timing and chemistry are in a successful film, especially in a franchise driven by humor and heart.