Overview
- Reynolds shared the story on Sept. 5 during a career conversation at the Toronto International Film Festival following the premiere of his produced documentary, John Candy: I Like Me.
- He said a Frank Sinatra “Come Fly With Me” ringtone sounded during a pivotal moment on take two after an earlier technical issue had already forced a restart.
- According to Reynolds, the director and crew demanded to know whose phone rang, prompting Washington to break character before the set fell silent.
- Reynolds recounted that the assistant director realized the phone was his and signaled him to stay discreet, and the team proceeded with another take.
- Coverage from Entertainment Weekly, Collider, and Variety notes the incident rests on Reynolds’ account, and the film ultimately grossed about $208 million on an $85 million budget.