Starting a petition for a Terry Fox biopic.

And there are tons of famous people who would make perfect subjects for a new biopic.

So, Reddit useru/houndoom92asked, “What famous Canadian could get a great Hollywoodmovie biopicdone on them?”

Farley Mowat holding his "Canada's Walk of Fame 2010" plaque, with a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer in the background

And these responses are just to good not to share:

1.

As Canadian as it gets.

Saves thousands from the Nazis with his wits and then comes home and writes charming books about owls."

Donald Sutherland on the red carpet at the premiere of "Ad Astra," wearing a suit and holding his glasses, with a backdrop featuring the film's title

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2.

“Leo Major, although hes far less famous than he should be.

Dude was wild; take a look at his Wikipedia page.”

Wayne Gretzky in full hockey gear, wearing an Oilers jersey, stands on the ice during a game

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“A Leo Major biopic directed by Tarantino.

That would be awesome.”

u/Yumhotdogstock

“Leo Major.

Alanis Morissette is performing on stage, wearing a patterned jacket and holding a microphone, singing passionately with eyes closed

I’m very surprised it hasn’t been made already.”

u/CherryCherry5

3. Who his parents were, who he was married to.

u/SMVan

“Should see the way he ruled over Panem.”

Terry Fox and a young boy, both with prosthetic legs, walk along a roadside wearing casual athletic clothing

u/Obvious_Exercise_910

4.

“Tommy Douglas.”

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5.

Canadian $10 bill featuring a portrait of Viola Desmond

“Jim Carreys early life.”

u/Loveandafortyfive

“That IS a very interesting story and family.”

u/Myiiadru2

6. u/tits_on_bread

7.

Joni Mitchell, in an ornate black outfit with gold designs and a hat, stands with a cane next to Brandi Carlile, who wears a black coat with floral embroidery and yellow pants

Why hasnt it happened yet?"

u/blondereckoning

8.

Slave turned legendary cowboy and community leader.

Man in a shiny purple suit and white hat holding a white cloth, standing on stage with a spotlight behind him

Wrestled cows for fun."

u/Exploding_Antelope

9.

She won an Oscar for best actress.

Starred in movies with Chaplin.

Very cool life."

u/Happeningfish08

10.

“Alanis Morrissette.”

u/aimforsilence

11.

“Ryan Reynolds, but its already been done.

u/DMIDY

12.

“Leslie Neilson.”

u/sm_rdm_guy

“First and only name that came to mind.

My favourite actor of all time.”

u/Feisty-Session-7779

13.

“I’m wondering how there HASN’T been one done on Terry Fox yet?”

u/brettalmur18

“This would tear my goddamn heart to shreds.

He was the first name I thought of as well.”

u/Handsoffmydink

“One was done years ago.

u/Notgreygoddess

14.

“Alex Trebek.”

u/Natural_Ability_4947

“You mean ‘Who is Alex Trebek?'”

u/LCranstonKnows

15.

“I’d love to see ones on early Canadian-born Hollywood stars like Mary Pickford and Norma Shearer.”

u/blaublau

16.

“Viola Desmond.”

“Billy Bishop.”

“Although it’s another era, too few understand what World War 1 actually was.”

u/BigBleu71

18.

“Leonard Cohen.”

u/Status-Persimmon-797

19.

“Joni Mitchell.”

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20.

“David Suzuki.”

u/SerHerman

21.And finally, of course: “Gord Downie, by far.”

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