Major US star joins Rambo origin story movie

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18 Apr 2026 • 9:45 PM MYT
The Independent
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Major US star joins Rambo origin story movie

  • David Harbour has joined the cast of John Rambo, a new action film serving as an origin story for the iconic character.
  • Harbour will portray Major Trautman, Rambo’s commanding officer, in the film directed by Jalmari Helander.
  • Noah Centineo is set to star as the young Vietnam veteran, with the story unfolding before the events of the 1982 film First Blood.
  • The cast also includes Filipino-Malaysian actor Yao, Jason Tobin, Jefferson White, and Tayme Thapthimthong.
  • Harbour, known for Stranger Things and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, recently dropped out of the drama Behemoth! but will reprise his role in Avengers: Doomsday.

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