US EditionJohn Candy Colleagues Reflect on Late Comedian in 'I Like Me' Trailer
The documentary features interviews with Candy's colleagues and explores his career from SCTV to Hollywood classics, highlighting his enduring impact on comedy fans worldwide.
- On Thursday, the documentary premiered as TIFF's Opening Night Gala and its trailer debuted hours earlier on Prime Video and Ryan Reynolds's YouTube channels; the film arrives on Prime Video October 10, 2025.
- Producer Ryan Reynolds initiated the project after sharing a viral tribute video several years ago, and Candy's children and collaborators agreed it was the right time more than 30 years after his death, describing the film as a love letter to a national treasure.
- Featuring archival footage and rare home videos, the documentary includes interviews with Dan Aykroyd, Catherine O'Hara, Bill Murray, Steve Martin, Mel Brooks, and Tom Hanks, set to Blue Room's `Everytime You Go Away`.
- At TIFF's opening press events, Jennifer Candy and Christopher Candy walked the red carpet with Ryan Reynolds and Colin Hanks, who say the documentary reveals Candy's vulnerability and reintroduces him to new audiences.
- Across around 44 films, John Candy, Canadian comedian and actor, faced chronic anxiety and media scrutiny including pressure over his weight, before dying at age 43 in March 1994 while filming Wagons East in Durango, Mexico.
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‘John Candy: I Like Me’ Review: Colin Hanks’ Doc Portrait Pays Poignant Tribute to a Comic Icon’s Life and Legacy
The TIFF opener features reminiscences by colleagues including Steve Martin, Catherine O'Hara, Dan Aykroyd, Martin Short, Conan O'Brien, Mel Brooks and Tom Hanks.
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