Overview

• Millennium Media unveiled ‘John Rambo,’ a prequel exploring the character’s Vietnam War experiences, at the Cannes Film Festival.
• Jalmari Helander, known for ‘Sisu,’ is set to direct the film, with a screenplay by Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani.
• Casting efforts are currently focused on finding a young actor to portray the titular role, with production planned to start in Thailand this October.
• Sylvester Stallone, who originated the role, is aware of the project but is not yet involved, though producers are open to his participation if a fitting role emerges.
• The film aims to revitalize the franchise by introducing a fresh creative team while honoring the legacy of the original series.