The John Candy documentary exploring the life of the tragic actor has been directed by Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds
Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds have made a documentary that offers never-before-seen insight into the life, career, and tragic death of John Candy.
Iconic actor Candy, famous for starring in movies like Home Alone, Cool Runnings, and Planes, Trains and Automobiles, died of a heart attack in 1994 at age 43.
Variety reports that Amazon is in negotiations to acquire the untitled film directed by Hanks, 45, and produced by Reynolds, 46, and George Dewey through their production company, Maximum Effort.
Made with the full support of Candy’s wife, Rosemary Margaret Hobor, and children Jennifer, 43, and Chris, 38, the film will provide insight into Candy’s private family life off-screen.
It will also feature never-before-seen home videos, archives, and family interviews.
Tragic loss: Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds have made a documentary that offers never-before-seen insight into the life, career, and tragic death of John Candy (Candyy pictured in 1983)
Hanks’ father, Tom Hanks, and stepmother, Rita Wilson, starred with Candy in the 1985 film Volunteers, and Candy also appeared in 1984’s Splash alongside Hanks and Daryl Hannah.
Hanks also produces the documentary with Sean Stuart and Glen Zipper of Zipper Bros Films.
Reynolds is known for his affinity with fellow Canadian actor Candy and his friendship with his family.
On the 25th anniversary of her death in March 2019, he shared a moving video montage of the star, supported by Candy’s children.
Reynolds wrote; ‘It is the 25th anniversary of the death of John Candy. We prepared a small tribute to a comedy genius and Canadian hero. If you haven’t seen much of his work, check out his movies. He was a treasure.
Chris Candy called the video “lovely”, while Jennifer Candy wrote: “This brought me to tears. It’s so amazing and sweet! It has so many people who absolutely love it, it was one of the best.
Candy first rose to fame through her work as a member of the Toronto branch of improv comedy troupe The Second City in 1972. She then joined the cast of the Toronto-based comedy variety show Second City Television , which was picked up by NBC in 1981 and became a huge hit
The show won Emmy Awards in 1981 and 1982 for its writing.
Iconic: Iconic actor Candy, famous for starring in the films Planes, Trains and Automobiles (pictured), died of a heart attack in 1994 at age 43.
Movie: Variety is reporting that Amazon is negotiating to acquire the untitled film directed by Hanks, 45, (L) and produced by Reynolds, (R) 46 and George Dewey through his production company, Maximum Effort.
Looking Back: Candy had a minor, but important role as Gus Polinski in 1990’s Home Alone
Cute: In fact, she starred opposite Macaulay Culkin in the 1989 movie Uncle Buck before they met on the set of the Christmas movie.
Connection: Hanks’ father, Tom Hanks, and stepmother, Rita Wilson, starred with Candy in the 1985 film Volunteers (pictured)
His breakout role came when he played the womanizing brother of Tom Hanks’ character in Splash, which garnered universal acclaim.
His breakout role came when he played the womanizing brother of Tom Hanks’ character in Splash, which garnered universal acclaim.
Candy appeared in several comedies throughout her career, including Spaceballs and Cool Runnings.
He had a minor, but important role as the ‘Polka King of the Midwest’ in Home Alone. His character, Gus Polinski, helps reunite Kevin with his mother, achieving a happy ending.
In fact, she starred opposite Macaulay Culkin in the 1989 movie Uncle Buck before they met on the set of the Christmas movie.
He won legions of fans for his role as shower curtain salesman Del Griffith in the 1987 classic Planes, Trains and Automobiles.
The film follows the story of anxious and stern businessman Neale Page (Steve Martin) trying to get home to see his family in Chicago.
Stuck in a Kansas airport lounge after an emergency landing, Page must befriend Griffith, who lets him spend the night in a run-down motel.
Together, the two, from very different social classes, have to overcome their intense dislike for each other and bring Page home.
At the time, the film received critical acclaim, and John Candy was nominated for Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture that year.
Legendary: Candy appeared in several comedies throughout her career, including Cool Runnings (pictured)
Behind the Stardom: The documentary will also include never-before-seen home videos, archives and family interviews (pictured 1993)