Yellowstone’s Jefferson White has officially joined the cast of the upcoming Rambo prequel led by an iconic Netflix star
Yellowstone actor Jefferson White has officially been cast in the forthcoming Rambo prequel, John Rambo.
With Noah Centineo taking on the legendary veteran role originally made famous by Sylvester Stallone, the new picture from director Jalmari Helander (Sisu) will be positioned several years prior to the 1982 action masterpiece, First Blood.
White, known for playing Jimmy Hurdstrom in the popular Western series, becomes part of an ensemble that features Yao (Sinners), Jason Tobin (A Thousand Blows), Quincy Isaiah (Winning Time: The Rise Of The Lakers Dynasty), and Tayme Thapthimthong (The White Lotus).
Specifics regarding White and his fellow cast members’ characters remain under wraps. The prequel is being described as a labour of love for Helander and will likely delve into Rambo’s wartime service in Vietnam.
Production is presently taking place across Bangkok, Krabi, Phang Nga, and Kanchanaburi in Thailand, reports the Express.
A stark initial poster showing Rambo’s grip on military identification tags has been unveiled.
Speaking about the project, Helander revealed: “When I was 11, I saw First Blood for the first time, and it changed my life.
“Rambo wasn’t just a film to me – it stayed with me growing up and was a defining influence on why I wanted to become a filmmaker.
“As we begin production on the origin of John Rambo, we’re going back to the beginning.
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“This is Rambo stripped down, raw, and real – a survival story about endurance, persistence, and lost innocence. It’s an honor to shape this next chapter with deep respect for the character and the legacy, and to bring audiences the start of John Rambo’s journey.”
Erin Westerman, president of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, said: “We’re thrilled to start production on John Rambo, which will allow both new audiences and existing fans to explore John Rambo’s roots, his principles, and most importantly, some incredible action, courtesy of Jalmari’s singular vision.
“And we’re so excited for Noah’s committed and powerful performance to show what forged this character into legend.”
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Leading man Centineo rose to fame playing Peter Kavinsky in Netflix’s beloved To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before rom-com trilogy opposite Lana Condor.
His credits also include 2022’s superhero blockbuster Black Adam alongside Dwayne Johnson, whilst he’s set to take on the role of Ken Masters in the forthcoming Street Fighter adaptation arriving in cinemas later this year.
John Rambo does not yet have a release date. Yellowstone is available to stream on Paramount+