James Franco Joins JOHN RAMBO Prequel Movie

James Franco is set to star in "John Rambo", the upcoming prequel that tells the origin story of the iconic titular character played by Sylvester Stallone in the popular five-film franchise. A young Rambo will be played by Noah Centineo, while David Harbour will star as Rambo's commanding officer Major Trautman. Franco's role has not been revealed, but it has been reported that it will be a small role. Production has wrapped in Thailand.

"John Rambo" is directed by Jalmari Helander ("Sisu") from a script by Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani. The cast also includes Yao ("Sinners"), Jason Tobin ("A Thousand Blows"), Quincy Isaiah ("Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty"), Jefferson White ("Yellowstone") and Tayme Thapthimthong ("The White Lotus").

The film is produced by Lionsgate, Millennium Media, Templeton Media and AGBO, and will be distributed by Lionsgate. Producers include Kevin King Templeton for Templeton Media, Les Weldon, Jonathan Yunger for Millennium Media, and Angela Russo-Otstot and Michael Disco for AGBO. Executive producers include Sylvester Stallone, Anthony and Joe Russo, Trevor Short, alongside Dallas Sonnier and Amanda Presmyk for Bonfire Legend.

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