Latest news with #Sisu
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Noah Centineo to play titular role in John Rambo prequel
Millenium Media is yet to find a distributor for the project. However, according to reports, Lionsgate is the most likely contender to get the rights to distribute the film. It has distributed the fourth and fifth films in the Rambo franchise, besides collaborating with Helander on Sisu. Kevin King-Templeton of Templeton Media is set to produce the Rambo prequel, alongside Millenium Media's Les Weldon, Avi Lerner, and Jonathan Yunger.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
To All The Boys I've Loved Before's Noah Centineo might just be your next Rambo; here's what the internet thinks
From high school love letters to heavy artillery, Noah Centineo is trading rom-com charm for raw combat grit. The To All the Boys I've Loved Before star has allegedly been tapped to play a young John Rambo in John Rambo, a prequel to the iconic action franchise Rambo. According to Deadline, Sisu director Jalmari Helander will helm the project, with a script from writing duo Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani. The plot is under wraps, but the film will explore Rambo's origin story during the Vietnam War — before the headband, the muscle, and the one-man war. Noah Centineo might just be the next John Rambo Fans react The casting has left fans somewhere between shocked, excited, and deeply sceptical. 'Go watch The Recruit on Netflix, this kid is terrific. Reminds me of a young Mark Ruffalo,' one person said, praising his spy-thriller performance. Others are fully on board: 'They're making a young Rambo film!? AMAZING!!!' Another fan, though, noted the weight of the role: 'Noah has big shoes to fill.' Of course, the internet wouldn't be the internet without some cynicism. 'No one will be able to match the OG Rambo,' one comment read, while another lamented, 'We are trapped in remake hell…' And in perhaps the most bewildered reaction, a fan wrote, 'Not the To All the Boys I've Loved Before guy turning into Rambo.' For others, the sentiment was simpler: 'Nobody wants this.' About the Rambo franchise Rambo, originally created by David Morell in his novel First Blood, exploded onto the big screen in 1982 with Sylvester Stallone as the haunted Vietnam vet forced into a bloody stand-off with a small-town sheriff. Across five films, the franchise has raked in more than $800 million worldwide, with the last instalment, Rambo: Last Blood (2019), grossing $92 million. Stallone is aware of the prequel project but, according to Deadline, is not involved. Still, his shadow looms large over the role that helped define him as one of cinema's greatest action stars. For Centineo, who rose to fame with Netflix's rom-com hit To All the Boys and later flexed his action chops in The Recruit, this could be a career-shifting moment; if this Rambo reboot lands, Centineo could be facing the ultimate Hollywood glow-up — from boy-next-door to battle-hardened legend.
India Today
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
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
News18
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Actor Noah Centineo to lead Rambo prequel movie
New Delhi, Aug 12 (PTI) Noah Centineo, the star of 'To All The Boys I've Loved Before" and series 'The Recruit", will portray Hollywood veteran Sylvester Stallone's classic action character of John Rambo in an upcoming prequel movie. According to entertainment news outlet Deadline, Jalmari Helander, the director of films such as 'Sisu" and 'Big Game", will helm the project. The screenplay will be penned by Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani. The movie, titled 'John Rambo", hails from production banner Millennium Media. While the film's plot is not revealed, the origin story of young Rambo will be set during the Vietnam War. It is expected to commence production in Thailand in 2026. One of the most iconic action heroes in American cinema history, the character was created by David Morell in his novel 'First Blood". On the big screen, Stallone played the role for the time in 1982's 'First Blood", followed by 'Rambo: First Blood Part II" (1985), 'Rambo III" (1988), 'Rambo" (2008), and 'Rambo: Last Blood" (2019). 'John Rambo" will be produced by 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 Presmyk. Centineo was most recently seen in Alex Garland's war drama 'Warfare" and the comedy-drama 'Our Hero, Balthazar". PTI SMR RB RB view comments First Published: August 12, 2025, 12:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Screen Geek
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Screen Geek
2023 Movie Getting Surprise Sequel
There's certainly lots of uncertainty regarding what gets a sequel these days. Hollywood often places more of their focus on major IPs than churning out brand-new franchises, but there are the occasional follow-ups that slip through the cracks. Now a 2023 movie is getting a surprise sequel from Sony Pictures' Screen Gems. Additionally, the film will feature the return of its writer and director, Jalmari Helander. While the announcement of a sequel to his 2023 hit comes as a surprise, it may be even more surprising to note that the film will be released as quickly as this year. Now that's definitely surprising. While the first film was released by Lionsgate, Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions' Stage 6 Films only sold the domestic rights to that first film while keeping the global rights. For the sequel, they are continuing to keep global rights to the rather successful property. As shared via Deadline: 'Sony Pictures' Screen Gems is releasing a sequel to Jalmari Helander's gritty World War II action movie Sisu .' The outlet adds that the release date for the Sisu sequel has been marked for November 21, 2025. The film's release is also slated for theaters, which means that Sisu fans will be able to see the 2023 sequel on the big screen. Actor Jorma Tommila will reprise his role for the sequel which will include two major actors in new roles: Richard Brake and Stephen Lang. Details regarding the follow-up are being kept under wraps, but hopefully we'll have more information in the near future. Especially if the release date will be following later this year. Fans will be able to see the surprise sequel to 2023's Sisu in theaters on November 21, 2025. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for more updates regarding this highly-anticipated project from writer and director Jalmari Helander as we have them. It's definitely turning out to be a good time for original movies and IPs.
