See new John Candy doc on tour with Ryan Reynolds….
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“I Like Me,” director Colin Hanks’ new documentary celebrating the life of the late comedic actor John Candy, will screen at eight North American venues with host Ryan Reynolds forward of its Oct. 10 Amazon Prime release date.
Tri-staters are in luck, too.
As of now, the movie is slated to stop at New Brunswick, NJ’s State Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 25 and Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre on Wednesday, Oct. 8.
Reynolds will likely be joined by pals at all gigs. According to a press release, the “friends” set to take the stage with him are “surprise guests and members of Candy’s inner circle including family and friends for moderated conversations,” which will likely be moderated by NYU professor Dan Pasternak and Kevin McCarthy.
“Movies bring people together and millions of people came together to watch John Candy,” Reynolds said in a assertion. “I am so excited to share our film on a big screen and to share the stage with some of the people who knew him best as they share their memories of the man.”
Net proceeds from all screenings will go toward St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Thus far, reviews from tastemakers and critics out of the Toronto International Film Festival have been variety for the sentimental look back at Candy’s life that includes behind-the-scenes archival footage that’s never been seen before.
“…the heartfelt approach feels right and honest,” The New York Post’s Johnny Oleksinski wrote in a rave review. “Directed by Colin Hanks, ‘I Like Me’ portrays Candy as a hardworking family man driven, in no small part, by a ticktock feeling that his life would be cut short.”
Dan Aykroyd, Tom Hanks, Macaulay Culkin, Martin Short, Steve Martin, Catherine O’Hara and Andrea Martin are just a few of the many big names who lent their expertise to the documentary celebrating the “SCTV” alum.
For more info, our crew has every part you need to know and more about Ryan Reynold’s tour screening the John Candy documentary “I Like Me” below.
“I Like Me” tour schedule 2025
An entire calendar including all tour dates, venues and hyperlinks to buy tickets might be discovered right here:
*We weren’t ready to discover tickets for the Ridgefield, CT screening.
“I Like Me” trailer
On Sept. 4, Prime Video launched a tearjerking teaser for “I Like Me” that includes talking-head interviews with Bill Murray, Dave Thomas, Eugene Levy, Steve Martin, Catherine O’Hara, Dan Aykroyd, Conan O’Brien, Macaulay Culkin, Mel Brooks, Martin Short, Tom Hanks and his youngsters Chris and Jennifer Candy to title just a few.
To see for your self, yow will discover “I Like Me” right here. Just make sure you could have a tissue helpful.
Huge comedians on tour in 2025
Now that that trailer has given you a good cry, we’re right here to help you get a good snigger.
Here are just 5 of our favourite throwback comedians from Candy’s ’80s and ’90s heyday that you received’t need to miss live these next few months.
• Steve Martin and Martin Short
• Bill Murray
• Adam Sandler
• Jerry Seinfeld
• Chevy Chase
Plus, Candy’s “Uncle Buck” co-star Macaulay Culkin is screening “Home Alone” — which Candy makes an impressed look in — at venues all over the U.S. this winter.
And, while we’re at it, you’ll be able to see Tom Hanks off-Broadway in his new show “This World Of Tomorrow” as nicely.
Who else is out and about? Take a look at our record of all the largest comedians on tour in 2025 to discover the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live occasions reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour bulletins from your favourite musical artists and comedians, as nicely as Broadway openings, sporting occasions and more live reveals – and finds great ticket costs online. Since he began his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen live performance and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to title a few. Please observe that offers can expire, and all costs are subject to change
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