Longtime Steve Howey fans know that TV has always been his forte. He has been part of multiple shows throughout his career, with some roles lasting years-long tenures. “I’m so lucky in my career. I’ve been on two TV shows for 17 years that have each done over 100 episodes,” he shared with KulturePopped. “That’s crazy.”
Following his stint on “Shameless,” Howey has pivoted to a more serious role, a far cry from the goofy character he played for years. In March 2023, CBS premiered “True Lies,” a show based on the James Cameron film of the same name, with none other than Howey playing Harry Tasker, a role previously portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger. According to Howey, it’s one of the biggest challenges of his career. “I couldn’t necessarily relax and go off my comedic, goofy skills,” he told
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. “I couldn’t be a dumbass anymore. I had to be a leader … to be a proper person. So that was nerve-wracking… This was the hardest thing I’ve ever done.”
However, Howey has no complaints, as it’s a dream come true for him — one he achieved through manifestation. “I always wanted to do action comedies,” he shared with CBR. “That thing that you want, you can have. Just imagine it and go towards it. So, thank you for calling me an action hero.”
