US EditionNoah Centineo Cast as Young John Rambo in New Prequel
The prequel explores John Rambo's origins and formative experiences with a new cast led by Noah Centineo, filming across multiple locations in Thailand.
- Production began this week in Bangkok, Thailand, with Noah Centineo leading the cast and five new members joining, while Lionsgate will distribute the film.
- The prequel is set years before First Blood , with the creative team exploring John J. Rambo's origins as a survival tale about endurance, persistence and lost innocence.
- Jalmari Helander directs from a script by Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani, with Noah Centineo cast in the title role and an ensemble including Yao, Jason Tobin, Quincy Isaiah, Jefferson White, and Tayme Thapthimthong.
- The project reboots a major franchise with Noah Centineo as Rambo, while executive producers Anthony & Joe Russo, Trevor Short, Dallas Sonnier and Amanda Presmyk back filming in Bangkok, Krabi, Phang Nga and Kanchanaburi.
- Jalmari Helander said `When I was 11, I saw 'First Blood' for the first time, and it changed my life,` as a reason for tackling Rambo's origin, framing it as an homage and a survival story.
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Lionsgate’s ‘John Rambo’ Adds Five To Cast; Starts Production
Lionsgate’s origin story John Rambo has begun production in Bangkok, Thailand, adding five more to the cast led by Noah Centineo. Rounding out the ensemble are 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). John Rambo takes audiences […]
There's no turning back now—filming has begun on "John Rambo," the prequel to the cult action film series starring Sylvester Stallone as the titular character. Noah Centineo is now playing the protagonist. Directed by Hjalmari Helander ("Immortal"). To mark the occasion, the director released an explanatory statement and unveiled the first poster: When I was eleven, I first saw a movie.
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