Rambo fans, get ready for an exciting journey back in time! A new prequel project titled "John Rambo" is in development, helmed by the acclaimed director Jalmari Helander, known for his work on "Sisu" and "Big Game." The film is currently being launched at the Cannes market by Millennium Media, the production company behind hits like the Expendables and Has Fallen series, and previous Rambo films including 2008’s "Rambo" and 2019’s "Rambo: Last Blood."
The Cannes market, a key event during the Cannes Film Festival, serves as a platform for unveiling upcoming projects that are still seeking funding or distribution partners. It's the perfect stage for "John Rambo" to attract potential investors and collaborators.
While plot details for "John Rambo" remain under wraps, we know it will be set during the Vietnam War, serving as a prequel to the iconic 1982 film "First Blood." Casting has yet to be finalized, and although original star Sylvester Stallone is aware of the project, he is not currently involved.
The screenplay for "John Rambo" has been penned by Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani, the talented writers behind "The Mauritanian" and "Black Adam." Production is set to kick off in Thailand in October, promising an authentic and immersive experience.
Given Helander’s success with the action-packed WWII film "Sisu," which transformed John Wick into an elderly Finnish commando battling Nazis, fans can expect "John Rambo" to deliver intense and gripping action sequences. This prequel is poised to add a thrilling new chapter to the storied Rambo franchise.
