# Ron Howard on Filming with John Wayne | Entertainment and Celebrity News

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Podcast: [Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entertainment-celebrity-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7442868)
Published: 2026-07-17T17:59:25+00:00
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## Resource

Ron Howard reveals how his early career breakthrough on the 1976 classic The Shootist—where he played John Wayne’s grandson—taught him invaluable lessons in directing and set dynamics, despite the legendary actor and director Don Siegel’s rocky relationship. Howard, then a USC film student, absorbed Siegel’s craft while navigating the tension between Wayne and Siegel, even earning Wayne’s respect by rehearsing lines and observing his method. The film’s deliberate pacing and enduring quality, plus Wayne’s final performance before his 1979 passing, make this behind-the-scenes drama a pivotal moment in Howard’s journey—and a powerful reminder of filmmaking’s messy, magical alchemy. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1889860960c6963e

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