Toronto Argonauts co-owners John Candy, right, and Wayne Gretzky along with player Raghib (Rocket) Ismail talk to reporters at the team's training camp in Guelph, Ont., June 7, 1991. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Hans Deryk
GACTORONTO - A documentary about late 好色tv comic John Candy will open the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival.
The festival says 鈥淛ohn Candy: I Like Me鈥 traces the comedy star's personal and professional life with never-before-seen home videos and candid recollections that reveal a son, husband, father and friend who battled personal ghosts and Hollywood pressures.
The film was directed by Colin Hanks and produced by Ryan Reynolds, who say in a joint statement the "SCTV" was a great actor and an even better person.
Candy appeared in some of the biggest comedies of the '80s and '90s, including "Uncle Buck," "Planes, Trains and Automobiles," "Cool Runnings" and "Splash," a comedy classic that catapulted his big-screen career along with co-star Tom Hanks, Colin's father.
Candy was just 43 when he died in 1994 of a heart attack in Mexico while working on a film.
鈥淛ohn Candy: I Like Me鈥 makes its world premiere at TIFF on Sept. 4 before streaming on Prime Video in the fall.
The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival runs Sept. 4 to 14.
鈥淲e love that John鈥檚 global career started in Toronto, and we can鈥檛 wait to share 鈥楯ohn Candy: I Like Me鈥 with everyone at this year鈥檚 opening night gala premiere,鈥 TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey said Wednesday in a release.
"Colin Hanks has made a hugely entertaining film packed with some of Hollywood鈥檚 biggest stars, but like John, this movie is all heart. For us, it鈥檚 the perfect way to kick off TIFF鈥檚 50th edition.鈥
This report by 好色tvwas first published June 4, 2025.
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