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New Rambo star revealed – and it's NOT who Sylvester Stallone wanted for the role

Last year, Sylvester shared who he'd pass the baton to for the new Rambo film DON'T PUSH IT New Rambo star revealed – and it's NOT who Sylvester Stallone wanted for the role A NEW Rambo star has been revealed, and it's not who Sylvester Stallone wanted for the role. The new film is slated for release in 2026, and will be directed by Kitao Sakurai. Advertisement 4 A new Rambo star has been revealed, and it's not who Sylvester Stallone wanted for the role Credit: Getty 4 Noah will play the iconic role Credit: Getty RAMBO: First Blood was released over 30 years ago, but still remains a timeless action movie for fans. The film was co-written by Sylvester Stallone who also portrays the powerful lead character, John Rambo. But the new film will see actor Noah Centineo, 29, play the iconic role, and he wasn't Sylvester's first choice. Noah got his first big break when he took over the role of Jesus Adams Foster in The Fosters in 2013. Advertisement Read More on Rambo GRIM ATTACK Horrifying moment thug nicknamed 'Rambo' slashes at victim with huge machete He has played Peter Kavinsky in all the To All the Boys films and he played the male lead in Sierra Burgess Is a Loser. Noah also appeared as Camila Cabello's love interest in her single Havana ft. Young Thug. The actor previously dated Kylie Jenner's best friend Stassie Karanikolaou and Alexis Ren, a Sports Illustrated model and ballet dancer, but they split at the start of 2020. Viewers will see Noah play the soldier, and follow him during the Vietnam war. Advertisement Filming for the new production is rumoured to be beginning in early 2026, and taking place in Thailand. Bodybuilder Serdar Kebapcilar dubbed the 'Turkish Rambo' dies aged 65 after starring in 80s Sylvester Stallone rip-offs Insiders have said that Sylvester is aware of the project and has been 'alerted' as to Noah's casting, but is not involved. But that hasn't stopped the 79-year-old star from expressing who he'd like to play the part. Chatting on Jimmy Fallon's The Tonight Show last year, Sylvester said he'd 'pass the baton' to Ryan Gosling. Advertisement He said: 'I met him at a dinner and obviously we're opposites. He's good-looking — I'm not. That's how it works. 'But he goes, 'I was fascinated by Rambo, and I used to go to school dressed as Rambo and people would chase me away and I still didn't stop.' 'He just kept saying that he had a lot of affiliation with Rambo, and I thought, this is interesting. If I ever pass the baton, I'll pass it on to him because he loves the character.' The Sun has contacted Sylvester Stallone's representative for comment. Advertisement 4 Noah got his first big break when he took over the role of Jesus Adams Foster in The Fosters in 2013 Credit: Getty Images - Getty