Back to the Future II Actress Recalls 'Margarita Fridays' in Michael J. Fox's Trailer

Darlene Vogel, who played Leslie "Spike" O'Malley in the 1989 film, said the movie star was "so humble" on set.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 4:06pm

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Darlene Vogel, the actress who played Leslie "Spike" O'Malley in Back to the Future Part II, is reminiscing about her time working on the film and her interactions with star Michael J. Fox. In a new interview, Vogel said the cast would enjoy "Margarita Fridays" in Fox's trailer, and that the actor was "so humble" and "so gracious" on set.

Why it matters

Vogel's anecdotes provide a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the beloved Back to the Future franchise, offering fans a glimpse into the camaraderie and down-to-earth nature of the film's lead actor, Michael J. Fox.

The details

Vogel, 63, recalled that she and the cast would gather in Fox's trailer on Fridays for "Margarita Fridays." She said Fox was "just the sweetest guy on the planet" and "so humble and so gracious." Vogel also mentioned that Fox remembered her from her first movie role in the 1988 film Bright Lights, Big City, even though she didn't believe him at the time.

  • Vogel appeared as Leslie "Spike" O'Malley in the 1989 film Back to the Future Part II.
  • The interview with Vogel was on the Tuesday, March 10 episode of the The Patrick LabyorSheaux podcast.

The players

Darlene Vogel

The actress who played Leslie "Spike" O'Malley in Back to the Future Part II.

Michael J. Fox

The star of the Back to the Future franchise, known for his role as Marty McFly.

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What they’re saying

“We had Margarita Fridays in his trailer. And he's just the sweetest guy on the planet. I mean, just so humble and so gracious and, you know, just a normal guy.”

— Darlene Vogel, Actress

“Oh, yeah, I remember you.”

— Michael J. Fox

What’s next

Fox recently shared a photo of himself and fellow Back to the Future star Christopher Lloyd, with whom he's kept in touch over the years. In May, Fox announced that he'd be releasing a memoir, Future Boy, this fall, in which he would recount what it was like filming Back to the Future and his beloved sitcom Family Ties at the same time.

The takeaway

Vogel's anecdotes about her time working with Michael J. Fox on the Back to the Future franchise provide a heartwarming look at the actor's down-to-earth nature and the camaraderie among the cast, offering fans a unique behind-the-scenes perspective on the making of these beloved films.