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Three-time Oscar nominee Sylvester Stallone has announced his role as executive producer for the prequel film "John Rambo," produced by Lionsgate, Millennium Media, and AGBO. This marks Stallone's first production involvement in the Rambo franchise, which spans over 44 years.
Production and Casting Details
The film is set before the events of the original 1982 film First Blood, with actor Noah Centineo taking on the role of John Rambo instead of Stallone. The film is directed by Jalmari Helander, known for the film Sisu, and is currently being shot in Bangkok, Thailand.
Stallone contributed to writing the previous five installments of the series, which have collectively grossed over $819 million worldwide, and directed the 2008 Rambo film. The cast alongside Centineo includes Yao from the film Sinners, Jason Tobin, Quincy Isaiah, Jefferson White, and Time Thapthimthong.
Partnerships and Distribution
Adam Fogelson, President of Lionsgate Films Group, stated that Stallone's deep understanding of the Rambo character makes his involvement a critical element of the film. The movie is a co-production between Lionsgate, Millennium Media, Templeton Media, and AGBO, with Lionsgate handling worldwide distribution.
Last November, Lionsgate signed an agreement with Millennium to acquire the rights to develop and produce all derivative works from "The Expendables" franchise, in addition to global distribution rights for the "John Rambo" film.
It is noted that Stallone does not appear as an actor in this installment but announced his production role through his official social media accounts, affirming his commitment to preserving the legacy of the iconic character.
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