Noah Centineo to star as character made famous by Sylvester Stallone
Centineo is set to portray a younger version of John Rambo, the character made famous by Sylvester Stallone.
The film, titled John Rambo, is expected to begin shooting in Thailand later this year.
Sylvester Stallone, who originated the Rambo role, is not involved in the upcoming prequel but has been made aware of Centineo's casting.
Stallone's most recent film, Alarum, received a 0 per cent critical score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it his lowest-rated film in a five-decade career.
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