Yellowstone actor Jefferson White has been confirmed as part of the cast for the forthcoming Rambo prequel, John Rambo.

With Noah Centineo taking on the role of the legendary veteran originally brought to life by Sylvester Stallone, the new production from director Jalmari Helander (Sisu) will be set years prior to the 1982 action masterpiece, First Blood.

 

 

White, known for his portrayal of Jimmy Hurdstrom in the popular Western drama, joins 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).

Specific information regarding White and his fellow cast members’ characters remains under wraps. The prequel is understood to be a passion project for Helander and is expected to delve into Rambo’s time serving during the Vietnam conflict.

Production is presently taking place across various locations in Thailand, including Bangkok, Krabi, Phang Nga, and Kanchanaburi, reports the Express.

A stark first-look poster showing Rambo’s hand gripping a set of military dog tags has been unveiled.

Speaking about the project, Helander commented: “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.

“This is Rambo stripped down, raw, and real – a survival story about endurance, persistence, and lost innocence. It’s an honour 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, added: “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.”

The leading actor Centineo is perhaps most recognisable for playing Peter Kavinsky in Netflix’s romantic comedy trilogy To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, where he starred opposite Lana Condor.

His credits also include appearing in the 2022 superhero blockbuster Black Adam alongside Dwayne Johnson, and he’s set to take on the role of Ken Masters in the forthcoming Street Fighter film, due to arrive in cinemas later this year.

Yellowstone actor Jefferson White has been confirmed as part of the cast for the forthcoming Rambo prequel, John Rambo.

With Noah Centineo taking on the role of the legendary veteran originally brought to life by Sylvester Stallone, the new production from director Jalmari Helander (Sisu) will be set years prior to the 1982 action masterpiece, First Blood.

White, known for his portrayal of Jimmy Hurdstrom in the popular Western drama, joins 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).

Specific information regarding White and his fellow cast members’ characters remains under wraps. The prequel is understood to be a passion project for Helander and is expected to delve into Rambo’s time serving during the Vietnam conflict.

Production is presently taking place across various locations in Thailand, including Bangkok, Krabi, Phang Nga, and Kanchanaburi, reports the Express.

A stark first-look poster showing Rambo’s hand gripping a set of military dog tags has been unveiled.

Speaking about the project, Helander commented: “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.

“This is Rambo stripped down, raw, and real – a survival story about endurance, persistence, and lost innocence. It’s an honour 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, added: “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.”

The leading actor Centineo is perhaps most recognisable for playing Peter Kavinsky in Netflix’s romantic comedy trilogy To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, where he starred opposite Lana Condor.

His credits also include appearing in the 2022 superhero blockbuster Black Adam alongside Dwayne Johnson, and he’s set to take on the role of Ken Masters in the forthcoming Street Fighter film, due to arrive in cinemas later this year.