John Rambo Prequel Movie Adds James Franco to Cast

Upcoming action movie prequel John Rambo reportedly casts James Franco in a small role.

James Franco has joined the cast of the upcoming action movie prequel John Rambo. This marks his return to a big-studio production after facing allegations of sexual misconduct in 2018. The film, currently in production in Thailand, features Franco in a 'small role.' The movie also stars Noah Centineo as a young John Rambo and David Harbour as Commanding Officer Major Trautman.

Despite the controversy surrounding Franco, he expressed his excitement for this new project during an interview at the Cannes Film Festival. The movie, directed by Jalmari Helander, aims to explore the origin story of the iconic action character. Other cast members include Yao, Jason Tobin, Quincy Isaiah, Jefferson White, and Tayme Thapthimthong.

John Rambo does not have a confirmed release date yet, but it promises to delve into the backstory of the beloved action hero. For more details on the movie, fans can look forward to the involvement of Marvel Studios veterans Joe and Anthony Russo.