David Harbour is stepping into the role of Major Trautman, the seasoned commander who guides John Rambo in an upcoming origin tale from the franchise. The project is directed by Jalmari Helander (Sisu) and features Noah Centineo as John Rambo, with Harbour portraying the mentor who shapes the young warrior’s path.
Set prior to 1982’s First Blood, the film charts Rambo’s early life as a Vietnam veteran and a seasoned Special Forces operative navigating a turbulent landscape. Trautman is portrayed as a veterans’ leader who helps mold Rambo’s formidable skill set, laying the groundwork for the lone-wolf hero that follows.
Harbour’s casting adds a high-profile presence to a project with an ambitious ensemble. Production has wrapped in Thailand, and cast members include Yao, Jason Tobin, Quincy Isaiah, Jefferson White and Tayme Thapthimthong. The film is produced by Lionsgate, Millennium Media, Templeton Media and AGBO, with executive producers including the Russo brothers and other industry veterans, and Lionsgate handling distribution.
Harbour, known for his work on Stranger Things and a growing movie slate, steps into a pivotal position in a story that broadens the John Rambo universe. The production advances alongside a robust slate of collaborators and talent, moving toward bringing this origin chapter to the screen.
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