Millennium Media has officially announced the development of John Rambo, a prequel to the classic First Blood. Set during the Vietnam War, this origin story aims to delve into the formative experiences that shaped the legendary one-man army, John Rambo. The project is currently being showcased at the Cannes Film Festival, with production slated to begin in October in Thailand.
🎥 A New Vision Behind the Camera
Finnish director Jalmari Helander, renowned for his work on Sisu and Big Game, is set to helm the film. Helander expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “I have been the biggest fan of Rambo since the age of 11. It is so surreal to be in a situation where I can actually make my own Rambo movie.”
The screenplay is being crafted by the writing duo Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani, known for their collaboration on Black Adam.
🧓 Stallone’s Involvement
Sylvester Stallone, who originally brought Rambo to life, is aware of the project but is not currently involved. However, producers have indicated that the door remains open for his participation in some capacity.
🎬 Anticipated Titles
While the official title is John Rambo, here are some playful alternatives that fans have suggested:
- Rambo: Reloaded
- Rambo: New Blood
- Rambo: The Beginning
- Rambo: First Blood 2.0
- Rambo: Back to the Jungle
Finn McFrame, celebrated satirical mastermind and self-proclaimed “Emperor of Irony,” started his illustrious career as a cinematographer, where his expertise in capturing every single frame of a squirrel stealing a baguette earned him accolades at obscure film festivals.
Born in the glamorous town of Boring, Oregon, Finn grew up with dreams of being a Hollywood director until he realized that satire, not cinema, was his true calling—or at least the one that let him sleep until noon.
Finn McFrame: changing the world, one satirical lens flare at a time.
