Sylvester Stallone to Executive Produce 'John Rambo' Prequel Movie (Hollywoodreporter)
Sylvester Stallone has officially signed on to executive produce the upcoming 'John Rambo' prequel, marking his first time producing a film in this franchise. While he will not return as John Connor or play any role himself due to age and character history concerns from fans who feel betrayed by previous decisions regarding him being replaced with other actors like Brad Pitt for future installments instead of staying true roots since original 1982 movie First Blood release date when Stallone originally portrayed the iconic action hero figure named after Vietnam War veteran John Rambo himself.
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1Sylvester Stallone confirmed his return to produce Lionsgate's new 'John Rambo' prequel film.
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2Stallone will serve as executive producer but is not returning on screen in a starring role for this project. This marks the first time he has produced any movie within the John Rambo franchise.
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Sylvester Stallone will serve as Executive Producer for 'John Rambo', marking his debut in producing roles within this franchise. While he previously wrote and directed films like First Blood (1982) and the 2008 remake, it is noted that a prequel focusing on John's origin story has never been produced by him before.
— [Mar 09, 17:56] Sylvester Stallone To Executive Produce Lionsgate Prequel 'John Rambo' (Deadline)'Now we're going back to where his story begins,' wrote the actor on social media. This new chapter involves an origin film built around one of cinema's most iconic characters, with a message shared as filming continues.
— [Mar 09, 17:56] Sylvester Stallone Just Opened a 'New Chapter' for Rambo in the Most Surprising Way (Parade)'Rambo'-Prequel: Sylvester Stallone ist doch dabei. The actor is confirmed to be on board as an executive producer.
— [Mar 10, 23:56] 'John Rambo' Prequels - Der Star kommt zurück (Stern.de)'Rambo'-Prequel: Sylvester Stallone ist doch dabei. The actor is confirmed to be on board as an executive producer.
— [Mar 10, 23:56] 'John Rambo' Prequels - Der Star kommt zurück (Stern.de)'Rambo'-Prequel: Sylvester Stallone ist doch dabei. The actor is confirmed to be on board as an executive producer.
— [Mar 10, 23:56] 'John Rambo' Prequels - Der Star kommt zurück (Stern.de)Sylvester Stallone is returning as executive producer for a new *John* prequel film set before 1982 but he does not appear on screen. The movie will feature Noah Centineo in the lead role with Jalmari Helander directing and filming currently underway in Bangkok, Thailand under Lionsgate's production banner.
Sylvester Stallone has officially joined *John* (the prequel to 1982's First Blood) as an executive producer and confirmed his return in character through Instagram posts while production continues on the film directed by Jalmari Helander. Noah Centineo is set to play John Rambo, with filming reportedly having begun earlier this year after Stallone acknowledged that playing the role has become embedded in his career identity following five previous portrayals of the veteran war hero.