‘John Rambo’ Star Admits He’s Never Even Spoken to Stallone

John Rambo has a pretty big problem before it even reaches theaters. Noah Centineo is taking over the role of a younger John Rambo, but he still hasn’t spoken directly with Sylvester Stallone, the actor who made the character famous. Centineo confirmed the news during an interview with Josh Horowitz on the Happy, Sad, Confused podcast. He said his busy schedule kept him from meeting Stallone, although he hopes to visit him in Florida and discuss the role. That isn’t exactly reassuring for a prequel built around one of action cinema’s most recognizable characters. “Not directly, no, not yet,” Centineo said. He explained that he traveled to Australia before filming, worked in Thailand during production, and returned to Australia soon after the shoot ended. After that, he took a family vacation. Centineo added that he wants to “spend some time with him and talk to him.” The comment sounds respectful, but it also raises an obvious question. How can the new star fully understand Rambo if he never met or spoke with the man who played him for nearly 40 years? John Rambo will explore the character’s early years as a Green Beret during the Vietnam War. Those experiences shaped the damaged s...