The John Rambo origin movie has found its star as Noah Centineo is set to play the younger version of the iconic Sylvester Stallone character.
A few months ago, it was reported that Sisu director Jalmari Helander is working on a Rambo prequel movie that would focus on young John Rambo's years in the Vietnam War. A new actor is expected to take over the role from Stallone, who has been synonymous with the character throughout the franchise's history. Now, they have finally found the new face of John Rambo.
Who is Playing Young John Rambo in the Origin Movie?
According to Deadline, The Recruit and To All the Boys I've Loved Before star Noah Centineo has been cast to play John Rambo in the John Rambo prequel movie.
He is taking over the mantle of the iconic character from Stallone, who last played the character in the 2019 film Rambo: Last Blood.
Centineo has been making a name on the big screen since his breakthrough appearance in the Netflix projects. He recently starred in the A24 war drama Warfare and is set to play Ken Masters in the Street Fighter reboot movie. Both projects are action-oriented.
He recently starred in the short-lived Netflix action series The Recruit, which also showed his chops as an action star and proved that he can carry his own project.
No other casting decisions have been made yet for the other roles in the movie.
What to Expect in the John Rambo Prequel Movie
The film's plot is currently under wraps, but it is expected to explore John Rambo's origin story in the Vietnam War and how he became the iconic action hero that he is today.
No release date has been set yet for the movie, but production is expected to take place early next year in Thailand. No deal has been made yet with a studio that will distribute the project.
Stallone is not involved in any capacity, but he is aware of the project and was already notified that Centineo has taken over the role of John Rambo.
For now, fans should wait for more news and updates regarding the prequel movie in the coming months.
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