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Ryan Reynolds and Colin Hanks’ Documentary ‘John Candy: I Like Me’ to Open Toronto Film Festival’s 50th Edition
"John Candy: I Like Me," a documentary from director Colin Hanks and producer Ryan Reynolds, will open the Toronto International Film Festival.
“ John Candy: I Like Me,” a documentary from director Colin Hanks and producer Ryan Reynolds, will open the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival. Candy was a Toronto-born comedian who rose to fame on Canada’s sketch comedy show “SCTV” and went on to star in films such as “Spaceballs,” “Uncle Buck,” “Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” “National Lampoon’s Vacation” and “Little Shop of Horrors.” He unexpectedly died of a heart attack at age 43 in 1994. According to the official logline, “it’s the story of a son, husband, father, friend, and professional driven to bring joy to audiences and loved ones while battling personal ghosts and Hollywood pressures.” Amazon MGM is backing the film, which will debut on Prime Video in the fall.
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