The late John Candy remains one of the beloved comedians to ever take to a stage or grace the silver screen. So it’s no surprise that a documentary has been produced about his life and career. That doc is directed and co-produced by Colin Hanks, who’s been candid about the time and effort he and his team have been putting into the film. From the moment I heard about the project, I had a feeling it would probably be a tear-jerker. However, Hanks’ recent comments suggest the film is really going to tug on the heartstrings.
John Candy: I Like Me has seemingly been something of a passion project for Colin Hanks, and it’s not hard to understand why. As a child, Hanks became acquainted with Candy via his father, Tom Hanks, and stepmother Rita Wilson, who co-starred with Candy in Splash and Volunteers, respectively. Colin has spoken about knowing Candy while growing up and spending time with him. During a recent interview, Colin said that while those interactions played out so long ago, he certainly hasn’t forgotten what he took from them:
