Followers of the late Canadian comic John Sweet will get an intimate have a look at the beloved actor’s life and legacy in upcoming documentary John Sweet: I Like Me. The trailer dropped on Thursday, proper earlier than its world premiere on the 2025 Toronto Worldwide Movie Competition (TIFF).
The documentary, directed by Colin Hanks, shares never-before-seen dwelling movies and candid recollections from his collaborators to assist paint an even bigger, extra full image of the long-lasting actor.
“I’ve made successful my entire life,” Sweet says within the clip. “And if you make successful your entire life, you need to carry on successful.”
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Sweet’s Stripes co-star Invoice Murray begins the trailer, saying, “I can’t let you know what was proper about John Sweet, or what was incorrect. However he was my good friend.”
“And … I don’t wanna cry, however if you see him, if you see his face…” Murray continues as he begins to tear up.
The trailer presents a glimpse of Sweet’s childhood in Toronto and recollections recounted by his household, and options Cynthia Erivo‘s unique recording of Each Time You Go Away.
“Though John did distinctly totally different characters, John was at all times there,” Catherine O’Hara says.
The emotional trailer additionally consists of heartfelt testimonies from Sweet’s co-stars and associates, together with Steve Martin, Eugene Levy, Tom Hanks, Martin Brief, Dan Aykroyd and Macaulay Culkin.
The doc is about to kick off the fiftieth TIFF. Sweet’s household will stroll the purple carpet alongside the opening-night movie’s govt producer, Ryan Reynolds, and director Hanks.
‘John Sweet: I Like Me’ launches globally Oct. 10 on Prime Video.
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— With recordsdata from The Canadian Press
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