Did you know Crispin Glover didn’t return for Back to the Future Part II (1989)? In a conversation with SiriusXM in 2013, he shared how his criticism of the finale of the first film upset director Robert Zemeckis, leading to a growing argument behind the scenes. This eventually led to his face being used with a stand-in and prosthetics without his permission, which prompted Glover to file a lawsuit. He ultimately won, setting an important precedent for actors’ rights over their likenesses. (via

Crispin Glover vs. Back to the Future Part II In 1989, actor Crispin Glover made headlines not for a new role but for a lawsuit that would change Hollywood's handling of actor likeness rights forever. Glover, who portrayed George McFly in the original Back to the Future (1985), did not return for the sequel due to disagreements over salary and other creative differences. Rather than recasting the role, the filmmakers took a controversial approach—they used special effects, including prosthetics