BREAKING: Macaulay Culkin has revealed that the late comedy icon John Candy was the first to recognize the abuse he faced from his father. This revelation comes from the newly premiered documentary, John Candy: I Like Me, at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Culkin, known for his role in Home Alone, shared that even before his rise to fame, Candy showed genuine concern for his well-being. “I think he always had that really great instinct. I think he saw,” Culkin stated in the documentary, according to Entertainment Weekly. He continued, “It was not hard to see how difficult my father was. He was already a monster.”
Candy, who starred alongside Culkin in Uncle Buck, often checked in on the young actor. Culkin recalled, “John was looking a little side-eyed, like, ‘Is everything all right over there?’” This paternal instinct from Candy left a lasting impression on Culkin, who reflected on the rarity of such care in his life, saying, “It’s important that I remember that. I remember John caring when not a lot of people did.”
The documentary, directed by Colin Hanks and executive produced by Hanks and Ryan Reynolds, features heartfelt interviews with other celebrities, including Steve Martin and Candy’s daughter, Jennifer Candy-Sullivan. She affirmed Culkin’s sentiments, stating, “When we hear about Macaulay Culkin, that doesn’t surprise me because that’s who our dad was.”
Hanks echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the unique quality Candy possessed to make everyone feel important and heard. “The fact that John took that time to check in with Mac and make sure that he was doing OK, I related to that,” Hanks noted.
John Candy: I Like Me is set to launch worldwide on Prime Video on October 10, offering audiences a deeper look into the legacy of a beloved actor who profoundly impacted those around him.
This documentary sheds light on the importance of mentorship and care in the entertainment industry, especially for young actors facing personal challenges. As audiences await its release, Culkin’s moving recollections serve as a reminder of the critical role that compassion plays in the lives of those navigating fame and adversity.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as it unfolds.