"Rambo Origin Film Announced by Sisu Director"

Rambo fans, get ready for an exciting new chapter as a prequel project titled "John Rambo" is in the works, directed by Jalmari Helander, known for his films "Sisu" and "Big Game." According to Deadline, Millennium Media, the company behind the Expendables and Has Fallen series and previous Rambo films, is launching the project at the Cannes market.

The Cannes market, a key event during the Cannes Film Festival, serves as a platform for unveiling upcoming film projects seeking funding or distribution partners. This is where potential investors can see and decide on projects like "John Rambo."

Details about the plot of "John Rambo" are scarce, but it's confirmed that the film will be set during the Vietnam War, serving as a prequel to the iconic 1982 film "First Blood." No casting decisions have been finalized, and while Sylvester Stallone, the original Rambo, is aware of the project, he is not currently involved.

The screenplay for "John Rambo" has been crafted by Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani, known for their work on "The Mauritanian" and "Black Adam." The film is scheduled to begin shooting in Thailand in October.

While a Rambo prequel might come as a surprise, Helander's previous work on the action-packed 2023 WWII film "Sisu" demonstrates his capability to handle intense action sequences. "Sisu" transformed the John Wick formula into a story about an elderly Finnish commando battling Nazis during the Lapland War, showcasing Helander's knack for high-octane storytelling.