Overview

• John Candy: I Like Me had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, with Colin Hanks directing and Reynolds producing.
• Onstage, Reynolds said “I’m not MAGA” and called identity politics too “binary, us vs them.”
• He credited Canadian roots and improv training for keeping him grounded in a business he said “can destroy you,” calling Canada “a third parent.”
• Reflecting on Deadpool and other projects, he emphasized creative ownership and argued that limited time and budgets sharpen ideas.
• A red‑carpet exchange with a young reporter circulated online, drawing criticism of his tone and shifting attention to his demeanor.