After 'Eden', Ron Howard Sparks a Comeback — Flames, Glen Powell, and a New Amazon Drama
A fresh firefighter drama marks Howard’s return to form.
Ron Howard is gearing up for a promising return to the spotlight with his latest project: an untitled firefighter drama produced by Amazon and MGM. Leading the charge is Glen Powell, fresh off his acclaimed performances in Top Gun: Maverick and Hit Man. This collaboration signals a fresh chapter for Howard, who has faced distribution challenges in recent years.
Following the quiet release struggles of Eden and Amazon’s decision to stream Thirteen Lives directly on Prime Video, Howard’s latest effort aims to reignite his reputation as a master storyteller. Known for cinematic triumphs like Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind, and Frost/Nixon, Howard has not delivered a major hit since Rush in 2013, making this new drama a potentially crucial comeback.
The film promises an original story — no reboots or sequels here — with a screenplay by Christina Hodson, the writer behind Birds of Prey. Howard’s choice to explore the intense, often overlooked world of firefighters suggests a grounded yet gripping narrative, balancing action and human drama. With Glen Powell’s charisma and Howard’s seasoned direction, the film is already shaping up to be one of Amazon’s most anticipated originals.
Set against the backdrop of life-threatening blazes and heroic rescues, this new venture could well be Howard’s moment to prove he still knows how to deliver both heart and spectacle.
