Ron Howarddirected a movie based onJ.D.

Vance’s book but that doesn’t mean he’s going to vote for him in November.

TheApollo 13filmmaker recently reflected onVance’s campaign for the vice presidencyalongside presidential candidate and convicted felon Donald Trump.

Ron Howard attends 2024 Paley Honors at Cipriani 42nd Street on June 13, 2024

Ron Howard.Steven Ferdman/Getty

That’s what we mostly focused on," Howard recently toldDeadline.

People do change, and I assume that’s the case."

The director also said Vance didn’t seem that politically motivated during their interactions.

Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump stands onstage with Republican vice presidential candidate, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) during a campaign rally at the Van Andel Arena on July 20, 2024

J.D. Vance and Donald Trump.Anna Moneymaker/Getty

So that was then," he toldDeadline.

TheSplashfilmmaker reiterated that Vance’s candidacy does not affect his stance on the Republican nominee for president.

“Look, we gotta get out and vote, for whomever.

Listen to what the candidates are saying today that’s what’s really relevant.

It’s who they are today.

And make a decision an informed one.”

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Celebrities likeWhoopi GoldbergandJennifer Anistonhave alsocondemnedVance’s “cat lady” remarks.