Frequent “Avengers” directors Joe and Anthony Russo, also known as the Russo Brothers, have boarded the upcoming John Rambo prequel film at Lionsgate.
AGBO, the studio founded by the Russos, will be producing the project with Joe and Anthony Russo now both serving as executive producers on the film, much like they do on the Chris Hemsworth-led “Extraction” film series on Netflix.
“The Recruit” star Noah Centineo is in final negotiations to star as the titular character famously played by Sylvester Stallone across five films, starting with the original “First Blood”.
Set during the Vietnam War and filmed in Thailand, John Rambo will explore the formative experiences that shaped one of cinema’s most memorable action heroes.
Angela Russo-Otstot and Michael Disco will also produce for ABGO alongside Kevin King Templeton, Les Weldon, and Jonathan Yunger for Millennium Media.
Jalmari Helander (“Sisu”) directs the film, which is expected to begin production in early 2026.
Source: Lionsgate
