Macaulay Culkin reveals, John Candy saw early signs of father's abuse
Macaulay Culkin describes John Candy's subtle but consistent concern for his well-being on the 'Uncle Buck' set, highlighting Candy's rare kindness amid Culkin's challenging family life.
- The documentary John Candy: I Like Me debuted at TIFF on September 4 and will stream on Prime Video starting October 10.
- Macaulay Culkin recalled how John Candy noticed early warning signs, checking in as Culkin described Christopher "Kit" Culkin as abusive and petitioned at 15 to protect a $40million trust.
- Using his own words, Macaulay Culkin described John Candy as respectful and noted, `I think he always had that really great instinct` and `It doesn't happen that often` when Candy checked in on him during Uncle Buck .
- Family-Led production of the film underscores Candy's lasting legacy, with Jennifer Candy and Christopher Candy co-producing the documentary highlighting John Candy's more than 40 film credits and warmth.
- Now 45, Macaulay Culkin says John Candy's protective presence shaped his early career and their work in Uncle Buck helped cement the film as an enduring touchstone.
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Macaulay Culkin says John Candy was rare Hollywood ally during troubled childhood with ‘monster’ father
For Macaulay Culkin, John Candy was more than a co-star.Culkin, who appeared alongside Candy in 1989's "Uncle Buck" and then again in 1990's "Home Alone," spoke about the late comedic actor in a new documentary, revealing that he was one of the few people in Hollywood who checked in on him about his "monster" of a father, Christopher "Kit" Culkin."I think he always had that really great instinct," Culkin said in "John Candy: I Like Me," which pr…
Macaulay Culkin Says John Candy Noticed His Dad Was a ‘Monster’ During ‘Uncle Buck’ Filming, So Candy Kept Checking In: ‘You Doing Good? Everything’s Alright?’
Macaulay Culkin says his 'Uncle Buck' co-star John Candy was the first person to notice his father was 'already a monster.'
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