JOHN CANDY: I LIKE ME – TIFF 2025 Red Carpet Review & Celebrity Highlights
In case you missed it…
Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds made a show-stopping entrance at the World Premiere of JOHN CANDY: I LIKE ME during the Toronto International Film Festival. The pair pulled up in a vintage Chrysler LeBaron, a playful nod to John Candy’s classic comedy Planes, Trains and Automobiles.
Audiences got more than just red carpet glamour… the moment doubled as a tribute to Candy’s legacy and set the tone for the emotional new documentary.
Launching worldwide on Prime Video October 10, 2025, John Candy: I Like Me dives into the life of one of Canada’s most beloved comedy icons. Directed by Colin Hanks and produced alongside longtime Candy fan Ryan Reynolds, the film blends never-before-seen home videos, personal family archives, and candid reflections from friends and collaborators.
It’s not just about Candy’s legendary career in the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s but it’s a portrait of him as a husband, father, and friend who brought laughter to millions while navigating the pressures of Hollywood and personal struggles.
Film Credits:
- Director: Colin Hanks
- Producers: Colin Hanks, Sean Stuart, Glen Zipper, Ryan Reynolds, George Dewey, Johnny Pariseau, Shane Reid
- Executive Producers: Ashley Fox, Patrick Gooing
- Co-Executive Producers: Chris Candy, Jennifer Candy-Sullivan, Rosemary Candy
- Director of Photography: Justin Kane
- Editors: Shane Reid, Darrin Roberts
- Music by: Tyler Strickland
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JOHN CANDY: I LIKE ME is launching globally on Prime Video October 10, 2025