The film – made with the full support of Candy’s wife Rosemary Margaret Hobor and children Jennifer, 43, and Chris, 38 – will reportedly give an insight in Candy’s private family life off-screen.<\/p>\n
It will also feature never-before-seen home videos, archives and family interviews.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tragic loss:\u00a0A documentary giving a never-before-seen insight into the life, career and tragic death of John Candy has been made by Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds (Candyy pictured 1983)<\/p>\n
Hanks’ father Tom Hanks and stepmother Rita Wilson starred with Candy in 1985 film Volunteers, with Candy also appearing in 1984’s Splash alongside Hanks and Daryl Hannah.<\/p>\n
Hanks also produces the documentary with\u00a0Sean Stuart and Zipper Bros Films’ Glen Zipper.<\/p>\n
Reynolds is known for his affinity with fellow Canadian actor Candy and his friendship with his family.\u00a0<\/p>\n
On the 25th anniversary of his death in March 2019, he shared a moving video montage of the star, with the support of Candy’s children.<\/p>\n
Reynolds wrote; ‘It’s the 25th anniversary of John Candy’s passing. We cooked up a small tribute to a comedic genius and Canadian hero. If you haven’t<\/a>t<\/a> seen much of his work, take a look at his films. He was a treasure.<\/p>\n Chris Candy called the video ‘lovely’ while Jennifer Candy wrote: ‘This made me cry. It’s so amazing and sweet!. He has so many people that absolutely love him, he was one of the best.’\u00a0<\/p>\n Candy first shot to fame via his work as a member of Toronto’s branch of improv comedy group\u00a0 The Second City in 1972. He then joined the cast on\u00a0Toronto-based comedy-variety show Second City Television which was picked up by NBC in 1981 and became a huge hit.<\/p>\n The show won Emmy Awards in 1981 and 1982 for its writing.\u00a0<\/p>\n