Instagram/Ryan Reynolds & Colin Han Celebrity Discover how Ryan Reynolds honors his comedic hero in the Emmy-contending documentary *John Candy: I Like Me*, now streaming on Prime Video. May 6, 2026 AceShowbiz - Over the span of his remarkable career, comedian and actor John Candy won the hearts of numerous fans globally. Among those deeply influenced by Candy was a young boy growing up in Vancouver named Ryan Reynolds. The actor, known for his role in the Deadpool films, first became captivated by his fellow Canadian while watching the iconic sketch comedy series SCTV.