Clint Howard may had an untimely end as Tom Starr on The Bold and the Beautiful—courtesy of Luna and a spiked drink—but the veteran actor is far from done with dramatic exits. Soap fans might have lost him in daytime, yet film audiences know he’s been a constant presence for decades, with credits ranging from Apollo 13 and Solo: A Star Wars Story to cult horror favorites like Evilspeak and Ice Cream Man. Now, Howard is teasing a slimy new transformation that could be setting the stage for his next genre hit.
A Slimy New Look
Howard shared some behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram that show him enduring a messy but fascinating transformation process as a plaster mold is poured over his face. In the shots, you can see the goo dripping down his shoulders and chest as he sits patiently in the makeup chair, a true picture of “suffering for your art.” One image teased with the words, “Something’s Cooking. #ComingSoonToATheaterNearYou,” hinting that whatever project this is, it’s one horror fans will want to keep on their radar. He captioned it simply, “#newfilm #horror #fantasy,” letting the imagery do most of the talking.
The excitement didn’t stop there. A follower wrote, “This is gonna be good…” while another added, “I look forward to seeing what this is from.” Many comments leaned into Howard’s cult horror reputation, with guesses ranging from a surprise Star Wars role to an Ice Cream Man 2 revival. One fan even quipped, “It’s radioactive Nickelodeon slime!!! Great hook for that generation!”
Fans Call for a Sequel
The strongest theme in the responses was a plea for Howard to revisit his most infamous horror role. “Its ICE CREAM MAN 2 ain’t it 🙂 :)” wrote one fan, while another simply asked, “New Ice Cream Man?!?!” Yet amid the playful guesses, others praised his long career. “Watched The Old Way again. Still think it’s some of your best work,” one admirer commented.
Others kept the enthusiasm rolling with playful and supportive remarks. One viewer joked “Pistachio,” while another teased, “Hope you didn’t get any hairs stuck in the plaster!” Fans also shouted out their admiration with comments like, “You the man!” and “Suffering for your art,” showing both humor and respect for Howard’s dedication. The replies proved just how much goodwill the actor continues to inspire across generations of moviegoers. (Find out what Howard thinks about acting on a soap.)
