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Noah Centineo’s ‘John Rambo’ Prequel Begins Production in Thailand, Adds to Cast

January 29, 2026

Jan 29, 2026 1:02pm PT Noah Centineo’s ‘John Rambo’ Prequel Begins Production in Thailand, Adds to Cast By Arushi Jacob Plus Icon Arushi Jacob Latest Molly Ringwald, Danielle Brooks, Ali Ahn and More Talk Traveling and Shooting Internationally at Variety and Hyatt Sundance Panel 1 day ago Duffer Brothers-Produced Netflix Series ‘Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen’ Sets Release Date (TV News Roundup) 1 day ago Next-Gen Filmmakers Discuss Shaping the Future at Variety and Adobe Sundance Panel 1 day ago See All Pop culture’s favorite veteran, John Rambo, is headed back to the big screen, this time portrayed by Noah Centineo (“Street Fighter”). The origin story prequel began production in Bangkok, Thailand, this week, backed by Lionsgate, Millennium Media, Templeton Media and AGBO. “John Rambo” is set years before the events of “First Blood” (1982), exploring the backstory and experiences of John J.

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Rambo, the action hero originated by Sylvester Stallone.
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Strangelove' Directed by “Sisu” helmer Jalmari Helander, “John Rambo” will star 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”).
Popular on Variety In his director’s statement, Helander said, “When I was 11, I saw ‘First Blood’ for the first time, and it changed my life.
Rambo wasn’t just a film to me — it stayed with me growing up and was a defining influence on why I wanted to become a filmmaker.

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Noah Centineo’s ‘John Rambo’ Prequel Begins Production in Thailand, Adds to Cast

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