John Rambo, the upcoming prequel to the Rambo movie series, has gotten an exciting update. Per THR, the film has officially started production in Bangkok, Thailand. Directed by Jalmari Helander (Sisu), the movie will be distributed by Lionsgate.
Previously, it was announced that Noah Centineo would lead the cast as Rambo, the iconic character portrayed by Sylvester Stallone in past films. Now, several more cast members have officially been confirmed as well. As reported, other cast member include Yao (Sinners), Jason Tobin (A Thousand Blows), Quincy Isaiah (Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty), Jefferson White (Yellowstone), and Tayme Thapthimthong (The White Lotus).
“When I was 11, I saw First Blood for the first time, and it changed my life,” Helander said about the prequel in a new statement. “Rambo wasn’t just a film to me — it stayed with me growing up and was a defining influence on why I wanted to become a filmmaker. As we begin production on the origin of John Rambo, we’re going back to the beginning. This is Rambo stripped down, raw and real — a survival story about endurance, persistence and lost innocence. It’s an honor to shape this next chapter with deep respect for the character and the legacy, and to bring audiences the start of John Rambo’s journey.”
Lionsgate’s Erin Westerman also stated, “We’re thrilled to start production on John Rambo, which will allow both new audiences and existing fans to explore John Rambo’s roots, his principles, and most importantly, some incredible action, courtesy of Jalmari’s singular vision. And we’re so excited for Noah’s committed and powerful performance to show what forged this character into legend.”
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A release date has not yet been announced for John Rambo, but the prequel’s first official poster has been released. Take a look at the new poster below, and stay tuned for further updates on the project.
