Ron Howard Learns from John Wayne's Final Stand | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 18, 2026 · 1m

Ron Howard reveals how he learned invaluable filmmaking lessons during John Wayne’s final movie, “The Shootist,” despite the fiery tension between Wayne and director Don Siegel. Though Howard got along with both, he witnessed firsthand how ego clashes can derail a set — and how he navigated it with professionalism. He even broke protocol to rehearse scenes with Wayne, gaining rare insight into the legend’s method and commanding screen presence. The chaos behind the scenes became a masterclass in managing personalities — and a front-row seat to Wayne’s final cinematic triumph. Listen in…