Bryce Dallas Howard Wants to Direct a Star Wars Movie
- Pete Fletzer
- Jul 3
- 2 min read
In a recent interview with TODAY.com, Bryce Dallas Howard opened up about her new film Deep Cover, her growing career as a director, and her deep-rooted connection to Star Wars.

Howard stars in Deep Cover, a British action comedy for Prime Video, where she plays an improv teacher turned undercover agent alongside Orlando Bloom and Nick Mohammed. Known for major roles in the Jurassic World films and last year’s spy comedy Argylle, Howard says she gravitates toward projects that mix action with humor. “Laughter is probably the greatest form of self-care,” she shared, explaining her preference for lightheartedness on set.
Beyond acting, Howard has been building an impressive directing résumé. She's helmed fan-favorite episodes of The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, and several documentaries and short films. Despite her success behind the camera, Howard isn't ready to give up acting, though her dream is to direct a narrative feature film next. “It’s been incredible getting to direct episodes of The Mandalorian,” Howard says. “I’ve worked on a few documentary features and a lot of short films, but directing a narrative feature — that’s definitely my next dream.”
Her passion for Star Wars runs deep, rooted in family history. “I’m a huge fan of Star Wars, but I’m also very emotionally attached to what it represents for George [Lucas] specifically,” Howard said. Her father, acclaimed director Ron Howard, has been close with Lucas since starring in American Graffiti in 1973, a friendship that has lasted decades. Growing up surrounded by the entertainment industry—and the Lucas family—fostered Bryce's appreciation for Star Wars beyond fandom, connecting her to the saga’s enduring themes.
Howard also shared life lessons from her family, recalling advice passed down from her grandfather to her dad, and now to her. “You can't separate the pain from the pleasure,” she reflected, noting how both the good and bad moments are intertwined. That philosophy, she says, grounds her through the inevitable highs and lows of life and her career.
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