Ron Howard says he tried to rein in Tom Hanks’ “Splash” ad-libs: ‘You’re gonna be funny enough’

Ron Howard says he tried to rein in Tom Hanks’ “Splash” ad-libs: ‘You’re gonna be funny enough’

The 1984 blockbuster launched both of their careers into the stratosphere.Ron Howard and Tom Hanks in 2016Credit: Mike Marsland/WireImageKey PointsRon Howard’s third theatrical feature as a director was also Tom Hanks’ first starring movie role.Hanks attempted to put in improvisation, which Howard was not always on board with.“Okay, great, great, but let’s just get it the way it is in the script,” Howard told Hanks.Splash was a big, big deal for…