Lionsgate announced today that John Rambo, the upcoming origin story to the legendary franchise, has commenced production in Bangkok, Thailand. The film stars Noah Centineo (Street Fighter) as the one-man fighting force, directed by Jalmari Helander (Sisu, Sisu: Road to Revenge). John Rambo takes audiences back years before the events of First Blood, diving deep into the roots and experiences that forged one of the big screen’s most enduring and complex characters. Helander will bring John Rambo the intense, physical approach that resonated with audiences and critics. “As we begin production on the origin of John Rambo, we’re going back to the beginning.