John Rambo Origin Movie Now in Production with Noah Centineo

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Filming has begun on a new movie about John Rambo, showing how he became the famous action hero we all know. This film will tell the story of his beginnings.

Noah Centineo plays a young version of Rambo in this new film. Director Jalmari Helander, known for films like Rare Exports and Sisu, aims to deliver a tough, realistic survival story focusing on hardship, emotional wounds, and personal growth.

Director Jalmari Helander Reflects on First Blood

The announcement included a striking black-and-white poster showing a damaged hand holding military dog tags, a clear reference to the character’s experiences in the Vietnam War. Helander also shared a statement about how much the 1982 film First Blood had meant to him.

Helander recalls seeing First Blood at age eleven, an experience that profoundly impacted him. He explains that the film wasn’t just entertainment; it stuck with him throughout his childhood and ultimately inspired him to pursue a career in filmmaking.

A Stripped-Down Survival Story

Helander explained that the upcoming movie isn’t focused on big action sequences. Instead, it’s a story about the main character’s beginnings, emphasizing their feelings and how they fight to survive.

He described it as a gritty, authentic survival story, like a raw and stripped-down version of the Rambo film – a tale of resilience, determination, and the loss of childhood innocence.

Plot to Explore Early Life of the Icon

The new film will delve into the backstory of John Rambo, revealing the experiences that shaped him into the iconic soldier known from the Sylvester Stallone movies.

Although the specific story is being kept secret, the movie will likely explore Rambo’s past – including his time in the military and the experiences that left him deeply wounded and shaped how he sees the world.

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Noah Centineo Steps Into the Role

This is the first Rambo movie not starring Sylvester Stallone, who last played the character in Rambo: Last Blood (2019). Noah Centineo, known for his roles in Black Adam and The Recruit, will now take on the part, offering a fresh take on Rambo for a new audience.

Centineo is also starring in the upcoming Street Fighter movie as Ken Masters.

Director Helander is known for successfully combining exciting action sequences with heartfelt stories, and fans are eager to see his fresh take on this classic film series.

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2026-01-30 01:01