Sylvester Stallone Develops 'Rambo: New Blood' for FOX

The upcoming TV adaptation is rumored to explore the complex relationship between John Rambo and his son.

December 2, 2015

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After long internet chatters, Sylvester Stallone has reportedly closed a development deal to adapt "Rambo" into a TV series for FOX. According to Deadline, the original movie star will serve as an executive producer for the project.

Rumored to be titled "Rambo: New Blood", the new show is expected to focus on the complex relationship between John Rambo and his son, J.R., an ex-Navy SEAL. It's unclear whether or not Sly will reprise his iconic role although back in 2013, his rep claimed he would not.

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Based on David Morrell's novel "First Blood", "Rambo" films revolves around a troubled Vietnam War veteran. It spawned four movies with the last one coming out in 2008. A fifth installment "Rambo: Last Blood" has long been in the works. Described as Sly's version of "No Country for Old Men", it will supposedly follow the hero as he "goes up against a Mexican cartel."

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