The Russo Brothers’ AGBO Joins ‘John Rambo’ as Producer
The Russo brothers’ production company, AGBO, has joined the upcoming action origin story John Rambo as a producer, alongside Lionsgate and Millennium Media. The film will explore the iconic character's early years during the Vietnam War.
Key Production Details
- Director: Jalmari Helander, known for the Sisu franchise, will direct the film based on a screenplay by Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani.
- Lead Role: Noah Centineo is in final talks to portray John Rambo, the character originally made famous by Sylvester Stallone in the 1982 film First Blood and its sequels.
- Production Timeline: Filming is expected to start in early 2026 in Thailand.
- Producers: Angela Russo-Otstot and Michael Disco produce for AGBO; Kevin King Templeton, Les Weldon, and Jonathan Yunger produce for Millennium Media.
- Executive Producers: Anthony and Joe Russo serve as executive producers.
- Distribution: Lionsgate holds worldwide rights to the film.
AGBO’s Recent Work
AGBO is known for producing high-profile action and drama projects, including Netflix’s hit franchise Extraction and The Gray Man, as well as A24’s Everything Everywhere All At Once. Recent productions also include The Bluff starring Priyanka Chopra-Jonas and Karl Urban for Amazon MGM, and The Whisper Man featuring Robert De Niro, Adam Scott, and Michelle Monaghan for Netflix.
"John Rambo takes place during the Vietnam War and production is expected to begin in early 2026 in Thailand."
The collaboration of AGBO and the Russo brothers promises a fresh take on the legendary character’s origin, blending expert storytelling and action filmmaking.
Author’s summary: The Russo brothers’ AGBO teams with Lionsgate and Millennium Media to produce John Rambo, an action origin film starring Noah Centineo, with filming set for early 2026.