Overview

• Reynolds said he obtained Murray’s number through a friend-of-a-friend chain and left about 40 messages seeking his participation in John Candy: I Like Me.
• He recounted that Murray finally called back as he and Blake Lively were entering a formal event, prompting him to whisper a profanity to her to take the call.
• Reynolds joked that Murray’s voicemail sounded like a Greek shipping company, underscoring how hard he found it to reach the actor.
• After further attempts failed, Reynolds said a video plea featuring his children drew a near-immediate return call and Murray’s agreement to take part.
• The anecdote was shared at the State Theatre New Jersey on Sept. 25 and relayed by multiple outlets on Sept. 26–27, with details attributed to Reynolds.