Comedy legend John Candy is finally getting the spotlight he deserves in the new documentary John Candy: I Like Me. Produced by Ryan Reynolds and directed by Colin Hanks, the film offers an intimate look at Candy’s life, career, and the joy he brought to millions.
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John Candy: I Like Me Trailer
The late John Candy is finally receiving the heartfelt documentary treatment with John Candy: I Like Me. The first trailer for the Ryan Reynolds-produced and Colin Hanks-directed film reveals just how beloved the Canadian comedy legend remains. The trailer opens with Candy’s Stripes (1981) costar Bill Murray, who struggles to hold back tears as he recalls their friendship: “I can’t tell you what was right about John Candy, or what was wrong. But he was my friend.”
The preview also features appearances from Steve Martin, Catherine O’Hara, Dan Aykroyd, Tom Hanks, Martin Short, and Mel Brooks, each reflecting on Candy’s life and legacy.
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Everything You Need to Know
The documentary showcases never-before-seen home videos, intimate interviews with family, and behind-the-scenes stories from collaborators. Audiences will see Candy’s upbringing in Toronto, his early screen roles, and his meteoric rise in the 1980s with classics like National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983), Spaceballs (1987), and Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) — the latter inspiring the documentary’s title.
Reynolds and Hanks describe Candy as more than a comic genius. “He wasn’t just a great actor; he was an even better person,” they said in a joint statement. Candy’s wife Rosemary Margaret Hobor and their children, Christopher and Jennifer, also co-produced, ensuring an authentic and deeply personal portrait of the star.
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The film not only celebrates his comedic brilliance but also acknowledges the struggles Candy faced behind the camera, painting a fuller picture of a man driven to bring joy while managing the pressures of fame.
Release Date
John Candy: I Like Me will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 4 before launching globally on Prime Video on October 10. For fans of comedy and heartfelt storytelling, this documentary promises both laughter and tears as it honors one of Hollywood’s most beloved talents.
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