Michael J. Fox will make a much-awaited come back in 2013

Fox, who was diagnosed with Parkinson disease in 1991, will be the star of a new comedy series based loosely on his personal life...

16:04 16 September 2012

More than 10 years after leaving Spin City and after more than 20 years after diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Michael J. Fox is set to make a big come back.

 

NBC, a US television network has recently confirmed that the 51-year old actor will make a new comedy series that will start in late 2013. 

 

The Back to the Future star is said to be working with Director Will Gluck and writer Laybourne; the same people behind hit series Arrested Development and Cougar Town. Based on initial reports, Fox will play the role of a husband and a father of 3 children with Parkinson disease.

 

In May 2010, Fox told ABC news that he’s using a new drug regimen that effectively helps him get his Parkinson’s disease under control. 

 

Fox said about his new show: "I'm extremely pleased to be back at NBC with a great creative team and a great show." 

 

On the other hand, Robert Greenblatt, chairman of NBC Entertainment is pleased with the project. He said: "[Fox is] utterly relatable, optimistic and in a class by himself." 

"We are thrilled that one of the great comedic television stars is coming home again."