Ron Howard Learns from John Wayne | Annapolis News

Ron Howard, fresh out of USC, got an unforgettable crash course in filmmaking working with John Wayne on his final movie, “The Shootist.” Amidst tense clashes between director Don Siegel and the legendary actor, Howard found himself caught in the middle — but also learning invaluable directing lessons. What made it special? He broke protocol and asked Wayne to run lines together, earning rare access to watch the mastercraft of a true icon. It was a raw, behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood’s power dynamics — and a pivotal moment that shaped Howard’s future as a director. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eb1a6d7441f8d9a1