John Rambo is gearing up for a Fifth film
Posted by LiveFor on August 31, 2009
Nu Image/Millennium Films has given the go ahead for Rambo 5, with Sylvester Stallone starring and directing, repeating his duties from 2008′s Rambo according to Variety.
The upcoming project’s storyline revolves around Rambo fighting his way through human traffickers and drug lords to rescue a young girl abducted near the U.S.-Mexico border. Production will start in the spring.
Stallone had indicated in interviews that a fifth Rambo was in the works. He teamed with Nu Image/Millennium on the 2008 project, which grossed $42 million domestically and $113 million overseas.
Nu Image/Millennium is in post-production on “Expendables,” starring Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li and Mickey Rourke. The actioner’s set for release on April 23 through Lionsgate.
Rambo first appeared in the 1982 pic “First Blood,” followed in 1985 by “First Blood II” and in 1988 by “Rambo III.”
Are you ready for more Rambo?
Jeremy Couturier said
There can never be enough Rambo….especially in Mexico. Considering he headed home to AZ this is a natural move for the character.