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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David Harbour Joins JOHN RAMBO Prequel as Major Trautman

David Harbour ("Stranger Things", "DTF St. Louis") has joined the cast of the prequel film "John Rambo" directed by Jalmari Helander ("Sisu") from a script by Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvan. The film is an origin story set before 1982's "First Blood". Production on the film has wrapped in Thailand.

Noah Centineo stars as John Rambo, while Harbor will play Rambo's commanding officer Major Trautman. John Rambo was a Vietnam veteran and Special Forces soldier who is the last surviving member of his unit. Though traumatized by his Vietnam experience, he developed military skills that he used to fight corrupt police and drug cartels. 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").

"John Rambo" is produced by Lionsgate, Millennium Media, Templeton Media and AGBO, with Lionsgate handling distribution. 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 Anthony and Joe Russo, Trevor Short, and Dallas Sonnier & Amanda Presmyk for Bonfire Legend, alongside Sylvester Stallone.

Harbour can next ben seeen in Marvel's "Avengers: Doomsday", "Violent Night 2" and "Evil Genius". He is currently filming Lionsgate's "A Head Full of Ghosts".

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Sylvester Stallone To Executive Produce JOHN RAMBO Prequel

Three-time Oscar nominee Sylvester Stallone is officially on board to executive produce the upcoming prequel "John Rambo", which is being developed by Lionsgate, Millenium Media and AGBO. This is the sixth installment in the Rambo franchise, and only the first time that Stallone has ever produced a Rambo movie. It's also the first time that Stallone isn't starring as the titular character since the new installment will take place bfore the original film, 1982's "First Blood". Stallone was also a writer on the previous five Rambo movies, and directed the 2008 installment. All five films in the franchise have grossed a total of $819 million worldwide.

Noah Centineo will star as a younger John Rambo. The film is directed by Jalmari Helander ("Sisu") from a screenplay by Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani. Filming is currently underway in Bangkok, Thailand. 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").

Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chair Adam Fogelson said "Sylvester Stallone knows the character of John Rambo better than anyone, and Lionsgate has had the good fortune of partnering with Sly for more than 20 years on this legendary IP. His participation is the final, critical piece to John Rambo, and we're thrilled to have his involvement."

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

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SISU: ROAD TO REVENGE / SISU 2 (2025) - Trailer, Clips, Images and Posters

"Sisu: Road to Revenge" ("Sisu 2") is a war action sequel written and directed by Jalmari Helander ("Sisu", "Rare Exports"). Jorma Tommila is back in the lead role, and he's joined by Stephen Lang and Richard Brake. The film premiered at the 2025 Fantastic Fest, opened in theaters in Finland on October 22nd, and in the US on November 21, 2025.

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Rambo Origin Movie JOHN RAMBO In the Works From SISU Director Jalmari Helander

Millennium Media, the company behind the "Has Fallen", "The Hitman's Bodyguard" and "The Expendables" franchises, are currently working on a new Rambo movie titled "John Rambo", which will be a prequel to 1982 action classic "First Blood". The new installment will be directed by Jalmari Helander ("Sisu", "Rare Exports") from a script by Rory Haines & Sohrab Noshirvani ("Black Adam", "The Mauritanian", "Informer"). Filming is expected to begin this October in Thailand.

While the film's plot is under wraps, it has been described as an origin story following a young John Rambo during the Vietnam War. Casting is in early stages. It has also been reported that Sylvester Stallone is not involved in the project.

The iconic character was created by David Morell in his novel "First Blood", which was adapted into the the 1982 movie starring Stallone. All five films in the franchise have grossed more than $800M worldwide. The final film in the series was 2019's "Rambo: Last Blood", which grossed $92 million at the box office.

Producers include Kevin King-Templeton of Templeton Media, Les Weldon, Jonathan Yunger and Avi Lerner. Executive producers are Trevor Short, as well as Dallas Sonnier and Amanda Presmyk of Bonfire Legends.

Millennium President Jonathan Yunger said: "We are thrilled to introduce a fresh new chapter to the Rambo legacy. This project is a tribute to one of the best franchises in movie history that will appeal to both longtime fans and new audiences alike. With Jalmari Helander at the helm — a filmmaker of exceptional vision and energy — we've found the perfect director to deliver a high-concept action-packed experience."

Helander added: "I have been the biggest fan of Rambo since the age of 11. It is so surreal to be in a situation where I can actually make my own Rambo movie. The chain of events that got me here makes, in a fantastic way, my whole childhood make sense. I can't wait to bring the greatest action hero back to the big screen where he belongs."

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SISU (2022) - Trailer, Clips, Images and Posters

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5 New BIG GAME Clips

"Rare Exports" director Jalmari Helander's new action film "Big Game" opens in theaters today (limited release), so here are five new clips to enjoy. The film stars Samuel L. Jackson as the President of the United States as he finds himself needing to be rescued by a young thirteen-year-old (Onni Tommila) when Air Force One is shot down over a Finnish forest.

Surprisingly, the film's reviews are quite good. Although the plot might sound ridiculous, Helander makes it all much smarter than you'd expect while offering an homage to 1980s action flicks.

The film also stars Ray Stevenson, Felicity Huffman, Jim Broadbent, Ted Levine and Victor Garber.

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BIG GAME Trailers, Pictures and Posters

Today we have three trailers, 19 images and two posters for the action film "Big Game". Written and directed by Jalmari Helander ("Rare Exports"), the film tells the rather incredible story a young thirteen-year-old (Onni Tommila) on a traditional quest to prove himself by spending 24 hours alone in the wild, who must help rescue the President of the United States (Samuel L. Jackson) when Air Force One is shot down. Ray Stevenson, Felicity Huffman, Jim Broadbent, Ted Levine and Victor Garber co-star.

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