The legendary Rambo is poised for a comeback with an exciting prequel project titled "John Rambo," helmed by the director of "Sisu" and "Big Game," Jalmari Helander. According to Deadline, Millennium Media is actively launching the film at the Cannes market, an event that coincides with the Cannes Film Festival where film projects seeking funding or distribution partners are showcased to potential investors. Millennium Media, known for producing the Expendables and Has Fallen series, was also behind the 2008's "Rambo" and 2019's "Rambo: Last Blood."
Details about the plot of "John Rambo" remain under wraps, except for the fact that 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 Sylvester Stallone, the original Rambo, is aware of the project, he is not currently involved.
The screenplay for "John Rambo" has been crafted by Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani, the writers behind "The Mauritanian" and "Black Adam." Production is slated to kick off in Thailand in October.
While a Rambo prequel might come as a surprise to many, Helander's recent work on the 2023 WWII action film "Sisu" showcases his ability to handle intense action sequences. "Sisu" transformed the essence of "John Wick" into the story of an elderly Finnish commando taking on Nazis during their retreat from Finland after the Lapland War, indicating Helander's suitability for directing the high-octane action expected in "John Rambo."
