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Noah Centineo Cast as Young 'John Rambo' in New Prequel
Millennium Media is actively developing a prequel to the classicRambofranchise, titledJohn Rambo, with rising starNoah Centineoattached to play the iconic character made famous bySylvester Stallone. Jalmari Helander is set to direct the film with writing duo Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani attached for the script. The film will explore the origin story of John Rambo during his time as an elite Green Beret in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. This new take is a significant departure from the original films, as it aims to delve into the psychological and physical journey that shaped Rambo into the tormented veteran we first met in 1982'sFirst Blood. This casting has sparked considerable debate, as Centineo is best known for his roles in romantic comedies like theTo All the Boys I've Loved Beforeseries. However, he has recently demonstrated his versatility in more action-oriented projects like the Netflix seriesThe Recruitand the filmWarfare. WithRambo, Centineo joins a franchise that began with the 1982 film,First Bloodthat kicked off the five-film franchise. The storyline, based on David Morrell's 1972 novelFirst Blood. While the plot details are being kept under wraps, the film is expected to begin production in 2026. Sylvester Stallone is reportedly aware of the project but is not directly involved, which paves the way for a completely new vision for the franchise.
India Today
a day ago
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The Recruit's Noah Centineo to play young John Rambo in prequel: Report
Actor Noah Centineo has been roped in by Millennium Media to play the protagonist in their upcoming 'John Rambo' prequel, helmed by 'Sisu' director Jalmari Helander. The 'The Recruit' star will be portraying the younger version of the character essayed by actor Sylverster Stallone,Apart from Centineo coming on board, the upcoming 'First Blood' origins movie will have a screenplay by writing duo Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani, as reported by Deadline. The report mentioned that the shooting will commence in 2026 at Thailand. Lionsgate is currently in talks as a front-runner to strike a deal since it has had a relationship with Helander having worked with him on 'Sisu'.advertisementThe film's plot has been kept under wraps. However, it will likely be the origin story of a young John Rambo during the Vietnam War. The iconic action hero in American cinema was adapted from David Morell's novel 'First Blood'. In the original 1982 movie, Stallone played a Vietnam War veteran Green Beret. The film shows his struggle after being forced by a cruel sheriff and his deputies to flee into the mountains and wage an escalating one-man war against his enemies. Stallone is aware of the project but is not involved in it, as reported by Deadline. The report also stated that he had been informed about Centineo's attachment to the on the latest installment are Kevin King-Templeton on behalf of Templeton Media, Les Weldon, Jonathan Yunger and Avi Lerner. Executive producers include Trevor Short and Bonfire Legends' Dallas Sonnier and Amanda shot to fame after breakout roles in the Netflix hit series 'To All the Boys I Loved Before' and 'The Recruit'.'Rambo' and 'Rocky' series are considered among the iconic movies in Stallone's acting career. He also spoke about them in the documentary 'Sly'. The actor will next be seen in his crime series - 'Tulsa King 3'.- Ends
Geek Culture
a day ago
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Noah Centineo Sets Sights On ‘John Rambo' Franchise Prequel
Action veteran Millennium Media is launching John Rambo , a prequel and origin film to the 1982 classic First Blood , and it looks like the production company has Noah Centineo in its crosshairs to play the titular character (via Deadline). Noah Centineo / Photo credits: Monica Schipper; Getty Images Sisu (2022) director Jalmari Helander is slated to direct the screenplay penned by the dual writers, Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani, known for their work on Black Adam (2022). Sources have revealed that the film will be shot beginning in early 2026 in Thailand, and Lionsgate is at the forefront of considerations to distribute the film. The studio, having previously worked with Helander on Sisu , has also released the past two Rambo films and looks poised to have an advantage. While plot details have remained undisclosed, the upcoming film will be an origin story exploring a young John Rambo's escapades during the Vietnam War. Created by David Morell in his novel First Blood , John Rambo has become a household name, due in no small part to Sylvester Stallone's rugged portrayal in the original 1982 film. First Blood saw Stallone play the highly-skilled veteran Green Beret who, upon facing a harsh sheriff and his antagonistic deputies, has no choice but to flee into the mountains and wage a one-man war against them. Sylvester Stallone as Rambo The five films in the franchise have thus far generated more than US$800 million globally, with the latest instalment, Rambo: Last Blood (2019), produced by Millennium and Stallone's Balboa Productions, having garnered US$92 million at the box office. Though aware of the project and Centineo's new involvement, Stallone is currently uninvolved in the prequel's development. Centineo, meanwhile, has experienced a rising stardom with his roles in To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018), The Recruit (2022) and Black Adam (2022), but his portrayal of the titular character in John Rambo looks to be an opportunity that could propel his career further. The 29-year-old is also slated to star as Ken Masters in Legendary Entertainment's live-action Street Fighter , starring opposite Jason Momoa ( Aquaman, Fast X ) and Andrew Koji ( Warrior, Snake Eyes ). Conversation with Ting Wei is like chatting with a weird AI bot programmed only with One Piece lore and theories, sitcom quotes and other miscellaneous pop culture references. When he's not sleeping, he's highly likely reading manga. In fact, the only thing he reads more than manga is the Bible, and it's honestly pretty close. John Rambo noah centineo Rambo Sylvester Stallone
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Noah Centineo to Play Rambo in Prequel Movie "John Rambo"
Yara Sameh Noah Centineo has signed on to play a young John Rambo, the role made famous by Sylvester Stallone, in a new 'Rambo' prequel from Millennium Media titled 'John Rambo.' The first 'Rambo' film was based on David Morrell's 1972 novel 'First Blood,' about a troubled Vietnam War veteran and former U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier who is an expert in weaponry, hand-to-hand combat and guerrilla warfare. The five-film franchise, consisting of 'First Blood' (1982), 'Rambo: First Blood Part II' (1985), 'Rambo III' (1988), 'Rambo' (2008), and 'Rambo: Last Blood' (2019), has grossed over $800 million worldwide. Centineo rose to fame for his role on 'The Fosters' before breaking out with a scene-stealing turn as heartthrob Peter Kavinsky in Netflix's 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' films. He also starred in and executive produced the spy adventure series 'The Recruit' for the streamer. In 2022, Centineo appeared opposite Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson in 'Black Adam' as Atom Smasher. Most recently, he portrayed gunner Brian Zawi in Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland's 'Warfare' for A24, alongside Joseph Quinn, Kit Connor, Charles Melton and D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai. Additional credits include 'Charlie's Angels' and 'Sierra Burgess Is a Loser.' Centineo also helms production banner Arkhum Productions alongside Enzo Marc, which debuted its first feature, 'Our Hero, Balthazar' at Tribeca earlier this year. Written and directed by Oscar Boyson, the film is a black comedy about a wealthy teen who makes social media videos pleading for stricter gun laws as a ploy to get attention, before his life changes when he meets up with an online troll who says he's planning a school shooting. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha Videos & Features Story behind Trending Jessica Radcliffe Death Video News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture Lebanese Media: Fayrouz Collapses after Death of Ziad Rahbani
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Noah Centineo to play young Rambo in Vietnam War prequel film
Don't miss out on the headlines from Movies. Followed categories will be added to My News. The Rambo franchise is officially getting a prequel. The Recruit star Noah Centineo is reportedly attached to lead the new Millennium Media picture, titled John Rambo, according to Deadline. Jalmari Helander is set to direct the feature, penned by writers Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvan. According to the outlet, Centineo will star as a young John Rambo fighting in the Vietnam War. Plot details are still being kept under wraps. Noah Centineo has been cast to play a Young John Rambo in a blockbuster new prequel. Picture:Actor Sylvester Stallone played John Rambo in all five films starting in 1982. He will be taking over the mantle from Sylvester Stallone, who has famously held the role for five films since the 1982 original, adapted from David Morell's book First Blood. Stallone is not involved in the project but he has reportedly been notified about Centineo's casting. Centineo will play a young version of Rambo, fighting in the Vietnam War. Picture:Stallone is not involved in the project but has reportedly been notified about Centineo's casting. Picture: AP Photo/Tammie Arroyo Helander, who previously directed the Rambo-inspired Finnish action film Sisu, said, 'I have been the biggest fan of Rambo since the age of 11. It is so surreal to be in a situation where I can actually make my own Rambo movie. The chain of events that got me here makes, in a fantastic way, my whole childhood make sense. I can't wait to bring the greatest action hero back to the big screen where he belongs.' Centineo won fans over in the Netflix hit action series The Recruit. Picture: Netflix The actor also played the male lead in the Netflix rom-com trilogy To All Of The Boys I've Loved Before. Picture: Netflix Stallone previously shared who he would like to pass the role along to after reprising it one last time in 2019 for Rambo: Last Blood – Ryan Gosling. But the actor joked that he wasn't sure if people would think Gosling was 'too good-looking to be Rambo.' '[Ryan] 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. I'd vacation as Rambo.' He just kept saying that he had a lot of affiliation with Rambo,' Stallone said during a 2024 appearance on The Tonight Show. Centineo also became one of the new faces of Calvin Klein in 2019. 'And I thought, you know, this is interesting. If I ever pass the baton, I'll pass it on to him because he loves the character.' John Rambo marks the latest action film Centineo has been attached to after recently signing on to star in the new live-action adaptation of the Street Fighter video game alongside Jason Momoa and Andrew Koji. He also recently starred in Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza's ensemble war drama Warfare, Netflix's since-cancelled spy thriller series, The Recruit, and the streaming giant's rom-com trilogy To All The Boys I've Loved Before. This article originally appeared in Decider and was reproduced with permission Originally published as Rambo is getting a prequel with The Recruit star Noah Centineo to play young John Rambo in new film
