He's back! Michael J Fox is mobbed by autograph hunters at the airport

It's been a while since he's caused these kind of scenes.
But after landing his new comedy show, Michael J Fox is firmly back in the spotlight.
And the veteran actor was mobbed by fans as he arrived at LAX to catch a flight out of Los Angeles, California.

Fan appreciation: Michael J. Fox stopped to sign autographs for fans at LAX in Los Angeles, California on Thursday

Showing his appreciation, the 51-year-old stopped to sign autographs before checking in for his flight.
He was dressed casual smart in a T-shirt, blue blazer, slim denim and brown loafers, accessorizing with retro styled sunglasses and a baseball cap.
Until recently, Michael was staying out of the spotlight.

Back in action:  Fox was mobbed by fans now that he is back in the spotlight, set to star in a new NBC series

He had not taken a lead role since he left Spin City in 2001, after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1991.
Since then he has taken on guest arcs in shows including Boston Legal and The Good Wife.
Now, he's making a comeback in an untitled project.

The U.S. network NBC offered the star an unprecedented 22 episode deal for the comedy series which co-stars Breaking Bad's Betsy Brandt as Michael's wife and Easy A star Juliette Goglia as his daughter. 

Cool chic: The actor wore a tee shirt, blue blazer, fitted denim and brown loafers, accessorizing with a baseball cap and retro shades

The single-camera comedy is loosely based around the actor's real life and his battle with Parkinson's.
He will play father of three Mike Burnaby for a former lead anchor at a local station in New York City who decides to go back to work after Parkinson's forced him to take time off.
The comedy is expected to air this autumn.