US EditionRyan Reynolds Wanted Bill Murray to Appear in a John Candy Documentary. Then Reynolds’ Toddler Stepped In
Ryan Reynolds credited his 2-year-old son for persuading Bill Murray to join the documentary honoring late Canadian actor John Candy's legacy.
- On Thursday, September 4, at the Toronto International Film Festival, Ryan Reynolds, producer, premiered John Candy: I Like Me, which had its world premiere and chronicles John Candy's life and career.
- Ryan Reynolds said months of effort were needed to reach Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd, describing being 'ghosted' by Murray yet persisting with repeated calls and messages.
- Reynolds said his youngest child, Olin, helped convince Bill Murray with a video urging, `Do the interview, Bill,' prompting Murray to ask, `What can I do for JC?'; Reynolds said, `Nobody said no, but Bill Murray is not easy.'
- The documentary pairs Bill Murray's emotional memories with home videos and interviews featuring John Candy's widow, Rose Candy, and Reynolds said Murray 'showed up big time.'
- Later this year the film will reach wider audiences when it hits Prime Video on Oct. 10, featuring stars such as Tom Hanks, Steve Martin, Martin Short and Catherine O'Hara, with producers honored to start in John Candy's hometown of Toronto.
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How Ryan Reynolds convinced Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd to appear in the John Candy doc
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