Bryce Dallas Howard has shed light on the lasting impact of Clint Eastwood advice to Ron Howard on failure, revealing how Eastwood’s perspective shaped her father‘s outlook on setbacks in Hollywood. The discussion comes as Bryce Dallas Howard reflects on her own experiences with both success and disappointment in the film industry.
Bryce Dallas Howard on Learning from Setbacks
Although Bryce Dallas Howard is widely known for starring in blockbuster hits like the Jurassic World franchise, she has also faced projects that didn’t achieve the results she hoped for. One such example is her recent appearance in Matthew Vaughn’s Argylle, a movie that underperformed at the box office and failed to recover its substantial $200 million budget.
Despite Argylle’s disappointing reception, Bryce Dallas Howard maintains a resilient approach to professional letdowns.
“You can always see it coming while you’re making it. I’ve never been shocked when something doesn’t work. But I’m just an actor – you’re there to serve a director’s vision.”
—Bryce Dallas Howard, Actor
The actress pointed out that she rarely feels personally disheartened if a film doesn’t live up to expectations, emphasizing the limited power and ownership she holds over such projects.
“If a movie doesn’t turn out the way that you envisioned, you can barely feel disappointed because it’s not yours. You’re not the person who’s building the thing.”
—Bryce Dallas Howard, Actor
She contrasted her own response to failure with that of her father, Ron Howard, a veteran director whose emotional investment in his work runs deep. She noted how he has a harder time distancing himself from the outcome of his creative projects.
“It blows him away that I don’t do that.”
—Bryce Dallas Howard, Actor
Clint Eastwood’s Guidance to Ron Howard
The issue of coping with failure became especially clear during the release of Ron Howard’s 1992 film Far and Away, featuring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. Despite Ron Howard’s respected status as a filmmaker, the movie received harsh reviews and proved to be a difficult moment in his career.
In this challenging period, Clint Eastwood stepped in to share some essential wisdom. Bryce Dallas Howard recounted Eastwood’s advice, which provided comfort and perspective to her father during a low point.
“He said, ‘Ronnie – a career is like a season of television. You’ve got 24 episodes, some of the episodes are going to be bad, some are going to be serviceable, maybe a little forgettable, and maybe five of those episodes are going to be really strong and last.”
—Clint Eastwood, Director
Working with Clint Eastwood
Bryce Dallas Howard has her own experiences collaborating with Clint Eastwood, having worked with him on the 2010 film Hereafter. She spoke fondly of Eastwood’s supportive nature and distinctive directing style, emphasizing the impression it left on her.
“Clint puts himself out there for people. As a director he is very cool, very relaxed, there’s no yelling ‘action’ or ‘cut’. He just says: ‘You know when you’re ready.’ I told my dad he should do that!”
—Bryce Dallas Howard, Actor
The Lasting Impact of Hollywood Advice
Clint Eastwood’s advice to Ron Howard about weathering failure resonates deeply within the Howard family, shaping both Bryce and Ron’s approach to the unpredictable creative process of filmmaking. By sharing this perspective, Bryce Dallas Howard highlights the importance of resilience and detachment in a demanding industry, and the value of wisdom from veteran filmmakers like Eastwood.
As Ron Howard, Clint Eastwood, and Bryce Dallas Howard continue to influence Hollywood, their ability to learn from setbacks and adapt will likely shape their legacies, offering lessons for both industry insiders and aspiring artists alike.
