The trailer for John Candy: I Like Me just dropped, offering an intimate and heartfelt look at the life of one of Canada’s most beloved comedic legends. Produced by Ryan Reynolds, who shared the clip on X, and directed by Colin Hanks, the documentary captures the warmth, humor, and complexity that made Candy a cherished figure in Hollywood. From his unforgettable roles as Del Griffith in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles to the quirky Gus Walensky, the Polka King of the Midwest in Home Alone, the trailer reminds viewers of his magnetic presence. 

Friends and colleagues reflect on John Candy’s unmatched talent, his gentlemanly nature, and the pressures he faced in an industry that demanded constant winning, revealing the man behind the laughter in the trailer. Through rare home videos and personal stories, the trailer paints a picture of a life lived fully, though not without struggle. Candy’s own words, "I like, I like me," resonate as a testament to his enduring spirit. John Candy: I Like Me promises to be both a celebration of his joy and a poignant exploration of the pressures behind giggles.

John Candy: I Like Me, notably, will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival today, celebrating the impact of the figure in discussion. Candy, strikingly, brought laughter to audiences through around 44 films, including his two aforementioned classics as well as Spaceballs, Uncle Buck, Cool Runnings, and more. Beloved for his cordiality, his sudden death at 43 in Durango, Mexico, from a heart attack, meanwhile, left a vast void in Hollywood. With Ryan Reynolds’ take on Candy bringing him back into the spotlight, many are rightly left wondering when the documentary will be available to the general masses.

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Fans of comedy are in for a treat, as they will soon be able to experience the heartfelt John Candy: I Like Me from the comfort of their own homes.

John Candy: I Like Me arrives on Prime Video on October 10, bringing the life of the comedy legend straight to viewers’ screens. The documentary, as hinted above, features candid interviews with the actor's acquaintances which includes Dan Aykroyd, Catherine O’Hara, Steve Martin, Tom Hanks, Martin Short, Eugene Levy, and Macaulay Culkin. With Sean Stuart, Glen Zipper, George Dewey, Johnny Pariseau, Shane Reid, and the Candy family members, producing the effort alongside Ryan Reynolds, it promises nothing but a nostalgic deep dive into the late joy boy’s life.

More than three decades after his untimely death, as remembered by Reynolds, Candy’s legacy continues to inspire laughter and kindness. John Candy: I Like Me offers an intimate journey into the life of the beloved comedian, celebrating his humor, generosity, and enduring spirit, with the present generation now having a chance to experience it from the comfort of their homes. The offering, surely, is not one to be missed.

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