Ryan Reynolds and Macaulay Culkin reunited on the red carpet of John Candy: I Like Me
At the Hollywood red carpet for the special screening of John Candy: I Like Me, a documentary paying tribute to the unforgettable Canadiens actor, a number of major stars gathered to celebrate his memory and comic legacy. Among them were Ryan Reynolds, the film's producer and well-known actor, and Macaulay Culkin. The event, both festive and moving, highlighted John Candy 's lasting impact on popular culture and on several generations of viewers and artists.
Ryan Reynolds
The Amazon Prime documentary is produced by Ryan Reynolds, who grew up watching the films of his idol John Candy, and explains that Candy represents for him the heart of Canada.
Macaulay Culkin
Macaulay Culkin, star of Home Alone, recalls his experience of filming with John Candy in Uncle Buck (1989): he describes Candy as an almost fatherly figure, someone who took the time to discreetly check up on him on the set.
Jennifer Candy
Jennifer Candy is John Candy's daughter, and she co-produces the documentary, sharing cathartic testimonials about her father in the process.
Christopher Candy
Christopher Candy is the son of John Candy, who also co-produced the documentary. The latter shares personal and inner memories to better understand the man behind the legend.
Robyn Lively
The half-sister of Blake Lively, wife of Ryan Reynolds, reflects the Lively family's support for Blake's husband's project, and underlines the importance of the event in their family circle.
Colin Hanks
Here, Tom Hanks' son, Colin Hanks. Speaking about the project, Hanks says he wanted the documentary to convey the same emotions found in Candy's films: sadness, joy, prospects, but always with a sense of humor.
Deon Cole
Appearing as a guest, Cole is best known for his TV roles, notably in the series Black-ish, and for his contributions as a writer on talk shows like Conan.
Natalie Joy and Nick Viall
Social networking star Nick Viall is an American TV personality, best known for his appearances on The Bachelor / The Bachelorette and for his podcast The Viall Files. His partner, Natalie Joy (sometimes abbreviated "Joy"), co-hosts The Viall Files with him.
Drew Scott
Host and contractor Drew Scott is best known as one of the two co-hosts of HGTV's hit show Property Brothers, alongside his identical twin brother Jonathan Scott. In this series, Drew acts as a real estate broker while Jonathan handles renovations and remodeling.
Lena Waithe
The renowned screenwriter is best known for her work on the series Master of None (in which she also starred) and for writing the episode "Thanksgiving", for which she became the first black woman to win a Primetime Emmy Award in the category of best script for a comedy series.