Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Noah Centineo to Play Young John Rambo in Prequel
Noah Centineo, who was in the movie "To All The Boys I've Loved Before," is going to play a young version of John Rambo in a new movie!
This is a prequel, meaning it will show Rambo's life before the movies you've seen.
The story will take place during the Vietnam War.
The actor who played Rambo in the older movies, Sylvester Stallone, won't be in this one.
People online are surprised, some are excited, and some aren't sure how they feel about it.
The new movie is directed by Jalmari Helander.
Noah Centineo will star as young John Rambo in an upcoming prequel.
The film will explore Rambo's origins during the Vietnam War.
Sylvester Stallone, who played Rambo in five films, is not involved in the prequel.
Director Jalmari Helander will helm the project, with a script by Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani.
Social media reactions range from shock and excitement to skepticism regarding Centineo's casting.
- Who
- Noah Centineo will star, with Sylvester Stallone not involved.
- What
- Noah Centineo will play young John Rambo in a prequel movie.
- When
- The movie is set to explore Rambo's origin story during the Vietnam War.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- The plot of the movie has not been fully revealed.
Supportive Reactions
Skeptical Reactions
Casting Concerns
Supportive Reactions
Some are excited about Centineo taking on the role.
Skeptical Reactions
Others express skepticism about whether Centineo is suited to the role.
- Lead Actor
- Noah Centineo
- Original Rambo Actor
- Sylvester Stallone (not involved)
- Director
- Jalmari Helander
- Screenwriters
- Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani
- Source Material
- David Morrell’s 1972 novel First Blood