Stallone reveals radical ideas for an AI-aided prequel to First Blood, with himself portraying an 18-year-old Rambo, described as "crazy" plans.
In an exciting turn of events, the film industry is gearing up for a fresh take on the iconic Rambo character, with Noah Centineo stepping into the boots of a younger John Rambo in Jalmari Helander's upcoming prequel.
This new prequel, however, is not a rehash of an earlier proposed project that would have featured Sylvester Stallone playing an 18-year-old Rambo, using AI technology for de-aging purposes. The original idea, pitched by Stallone himself, was met with skepticism by studio executives, but that is not related to the current prequel in development.
Stallone, who has had a career in the film industry spanning almost 60 years and is the only actor to have appeared in all five Rambo installments, has expressed concerns about fighting the prejudice from fans who love the original Rambo film. He has compared the challenges Centineo might face to the challenges he faced with Get Carter.
The new prequel, directed by Sisu director Jalmari Helander, is not set over a decade before the events of the 1982 original, First Blood, which centers on US Army war vet John Rambo. Instead, it remains unspecified when the prequel will be set.
Rambo's hostility from a small Washington town triggers brutal flashbacks from his time in Vietnam, creating a complex narrative for the prequel. The exact plot details are yet to be revealed, but it's clear that this new prequel promises an intriguing exploration of the Rambo character's past.
As for Centineo's performance in To All the Boys I Loved Before, it is not mentioned in the context of the Rambo prequel. The production status and release date for the prequel are also not confirmed at this time.
Nonetheless, the prospect of a new Rambo prequel, with Centineo taking on the role of a younger Rambo, is generating a lot of buzz in the film industry. Fans of the original Rambo series and newcomers alike are eagerly waiting to see how this new prequel will redefine the iconic character.
