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Ryan Reynolds Weighs In On Which Of John Candy’s Famous Roles Would Receive An Oscar Nom Today, And I 100% Agree

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John Candy's Augie Morosco raising a glass of wine in the dark comedy 'Once Upon A Crime.'.

The late John Candy remains one of the most beloved comedians ever to grace the stage or the big screen. With that, it’s no surprise that a documentary now celebrates his life and career. John Candy: I Like Me is directed by Colin Hanks and co-produced by Ryan Reynolds, and the Deadpool actor has thoughts on which of the Uncle Buck star’s performances would snag an Oscar nomination today. I personally 100% agree with the choice, because it’s one of Candy’s best movies and my personal favorite of all time.

At a Toronto International Film Festival press conference for John Candy: I Like Me, ahead of its 2025 movie schedule premiere, Reynolds made his pick. As captured in a video provided to CinemaBlend, Reynolds chose a certain 1987 two-hander co-starring Candy and Steve Martin:

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