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Jackson Rathbone Shares Audition Struggles with Ron Howard

8/24/2025

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Jackson Rathbone recounted a challenging audition with Ron Howard at Fan Expo Chicago on August 17, 2025.
Nervousness triggered Rathbone's stutter, complicating the meeting.
Howard offered support, and Rathbone later connected with other actors over similar experiences.
The film adaptation of Stephen King's "The Dark Tower" encountered production issues and earned $113 million globally, receiving negative reviews.

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Story summary

Jackson Rathbone recounted a challenging audition with Ron Howard at Fan Expo Chicago on August 17, 2025.
Nervousness triggered Rathbone's stutter, complicating the meeting.
Howard offered support, and Rathbone later connected with other actors over similar experiences.
The film adaptation of Stephen King's "The Dark Tower" encountered production issues and earned $113 million globally, receiving negative reviews.