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4 days ago
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Noah Centineo, Star Of To All The Boys I've Loved Before, Is Set To Be The Next Rambo
Last Updated: Sylvester Stallone's Rambo prequel finds rising star Noah Centineo to take over the iconic role from him. To All The Boys I've Loved Before's Noah Centineo has become a Netflix heartthrob with his charming persona in the romance comedy film franchise. The American actor is reportedly set to make a dramatic shift from his chocolate boy image into a rugged role as young John Rambo. His upcoming on-screen part involves heavy weaponry as he will take on the combat boots of the iconic actor Sylvester Stallone, leaving social media divided. Sylvester Stallone has captivated the action-loving audience over the years by playing Rambo in five films – First Blood (1982), Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985), Rambo III (1988), Rambo (2008) and Rambo: Last Blood (2019). But now he has made sure that he is not involved in the upcoming prequel. Instead, Noah Centineo, who recently played a spy in Netflix's The Recruit, will take up the role of young John Rambo. Noah Centineo will next be seen in the character of young John Rambo, originally from David Morrell's 1972 novel First Blood, known for his combat skills and traumatic experiences in war. According to a report by Deadline, director Jalmari Helander will helm the upcoming project, and the script is written by Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani. Although the plot is under wraps, based on the novel, the upcoming film will explore Rambo's origin story during the Vietnam War. Internet's Reaction To Noah Centineo As John Rambo Several posts have surfaced on the internet ever since then, with social media users expressing their shock, excitement and scepticism. A post on X featured a collage of Noah Centineo alongside Sylvester Stallone's role as John Rambo. It was captioned as 'Noah Centineo is attached to star in 'Rambo' prequel 'JOHN RAMBO.' Sylvester Stallone is not involved." Soon, social media users began reacting to it, with one writing, 'Is he fit for this role?" Another person mentioned, 'We don't need more Rambo movies." Someone said, 'Some legends are reborn without their creators. Noah Centineo is set to star in the Rambo prequel John Rambo, with no involvement from Sylvester Stallone." Yet another comment read, 'Nobody will compare to the original Sylvester Stallone." 'Everyone is so washed, the whole industry is washed, no originality left whatsoever," added a person. Noah Centineo is attached to star in 'Rambo' prequel 'JOHN RAMBO.'Sylvester Stallone is not involved. ( — Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) August 11, 2025 For Centineo, many are even claiming that his team is set to turn his career into an action hero based on his casting in the prequel of Rambo, followed by his appearance in Netflix's The Recruit, which was cancelled after two seasons. First Published: August 13, 2025, 12:21 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.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rambo is back! Sylvester Stallone's blockbuster gets a prequel, and Netflix's hottest star is leading it
Fans might not expect John Rambo, the famous action hero, to come back, but he is. This time, a younger actor will play the part of the guns, grit, and glory. Noah Centineo , who is popular on Netflix , will play the part. The prequel will look at Rambo 's years in Vietnam that fans didn't know about before, giving them a new look at one of the most famous movie characters of all time. Even though Sylvester Stallone has said he was interested in a prequel project before, he is not involved. Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 4 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 3 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals By Vaibhav Sisinity View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 2 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass Batch-1 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Who will play the famous part? Noah Centineo has been cast as the lead in the Rambo prequel after years of speculation. Centineo, who became famous for his roles in Netflix hits like "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" and action movies like "The Recruit," will now switch from romantic leads to action leads. The movie will start filming in early 2026, and Thailand will stand in for Vietnam, as per a report by Cinema Blend. ALSO READ: Taylor Swift new album release date: When are the new playlists coming out - here are key details What is the story about? The new movie will be different from the action-packed sequels because it will focus on Rambo's emotional and physical struggles that made him the tough Green Beret fans first saw in First Blood. The 1982 classic by Stallone was about Rambo's life after the war, but the prequel will show his scary missions during the war. You can expect a mix of tense drama and intense fight scenes that pay tribute to the character's origins, as per a report by Cinema Blend. Live Events Why isn't Sylvester Stallone in this? It's surprising that Sylvester Stallone, who not only made Rambo a household name but also openly supported the idea of a prequel, has decided not to be a part of this one. Reports say that Stallone knows about the project but isn't involved in coming up with ideas for it. He is not there because of a pattern in the Rocky movies, where he left because of ownership issues. Stallone has even said that he once thought Ryan Gosling would be a great younger Rambo, as per a report by Cinema Blend. What will Noah Centineo do next? Centineo has more big-budget roles coming up besides this Rambo prequel. He's also going to play Ken in the next Street Fighter movie, and he was once linked to the reboot of Masters of the Universe. Even though the project was eventually recast, Centineo has steadily added to his action-hero resume, including his role as Atom Smasher in Black Adam. ALSO READ: iPhone 17 set to break records, and your wallet, in shocking US price hik e The Rambo prequel promises a lot of character development and action that will get your heart racing. Fans may be seeing the start of a new Rambo era, with a new face in charge and a story set in one of the most intense times in the character's past. FAQs Who plays John Rambo when he was younger in the prequel? Noah Centineo, who is famous on Netflix, has been given the part. Is Sylvester Stallone going to be in the new Rambo movie? No, Stallone is not a part of this project.
Hindustan Times
4 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
4 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
5 days ago
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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.
