JOHN CANDY: I LIKE ME | TIFF WORLD PREMIERE AND STUNT WITH COLIN HANKS, RYAN REYNOLDS AND MORE – Photos and Footage Now Available!

Presents

World premiere and opening night film of the Toronto International Film Festival

In celebration of JOHN CANDY: I LIKE ME, Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds arrived at the World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival red carpet in a vintage Chrysler LeBaron inspired by one of John Candy’s most beloved comedy classics – PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES.

Come by and visit the vehicle on Festival Street this Friday-Sunday 10am-8pm.

Photos Courtesy of Todd Williamson

In attendance: Director and producer Colin Hanks; producers Ryan Reynolds, Sean Stuart, Glen Zipper, George Dewey, Shane Reid and Johnny Pariseau; executive producer Ashley Fox; co-executive producers Chris Candy, Jennifer Candy-Sullivan and Rosemary Candy; actor and film participant Eugene Levy; Amazon Studios Executives Sue Kroll, Magda Grace, Mark Shopiro, Tyler Bern, Shaun Alperin, Brent Haynes, Dan Slepak, Brianna Oh and more…

Launching globally on Prime Video October 10, 2025

From director Colin Hanks and producer Ryan Reynolds comes John Candy: I Like Me. Those who knew John best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews. It’s a documentary of the life, career, and loss of one of the most beloved actors of all time. John Candy: I Like Me premiered at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival on opening night, Thursday, September 4, 2025. The film debuts globally on Prime Video on October 10, 2025.

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