If you're a fan of action-packed blockbusters, you'll be thrilled to hear that the legendary character Rambo is making a cinematic comeback with an exciting prequel project in the works. Directed by Jalmari Helander, whose previous films like Big Game and Sisu have drawn critical acclaim for their high-octane action sequences, this new venture is being launched by Millennium Media at the prestigious Cannes market.
Known for hits such as the Expendables and Has Fallen series, Millennium Media previously co-produced both Rambo (2008) and Rambo: Last Blood (2019). While details remain scarce, John Rambo will be set during the Vietnam War, serving as a prequel to the original First Blood released in 1982. As of now, no casting announcements have been made, though Deadline mentions that Sylvester Stallone, the original star of the franchise, is aware of the project but isn't involved yet.
The screenplay for John Rambo is penned by Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani, acclaimed writers behind films like The Mauritanian and Black Adam. Production is slated to kick off in Thailand from October.
Helander's gritty and explosive take on World War II in Sisu, where he transformed a lone Finnish commando into an unstoppable force against Nazi forces, suggests he's more than capable of delivering another adrenaline-fueled masterpiece. The Cannes market will likely attract significant attention as this highly anticipated project seeks its next phase of development.
