Rambo 6: Sylvester Stallone's Candid Update on Battling Arthritis - A Must-Read!

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Stallone bluntly states that he is done with the Rambo character, jokingly questioning what he would be fighting next.

Stallone's recent statement signifies a more definitive stance on the conclusion of Rambo's story, despite initial uncertainties. He has disclosed his fascination with a potential prequel series for Rambo, set during the Vietnam War, which would facilitate the transition to a new actor while still maintaining his involvement.

Sylvester Stallone has given a direct response regarding the possibility of reprising his role as John Rambo in a future Rambo film. Having originated the role in the 1982 action movie Rambo: First Blood, based on David Morrell’s novel First Blood, Stallone portrayed the character in four additional films, with the most recent being Rambo: Last Blood in 2019, where his character goes to Mexico to rescue his adopted niece. It now seems that Last Blood marked the likely conclusion of Stallone's portrayal of Rambo.

During the Toronto International Film Festival, Stallone participated in a Q&A session while promoting his upcoming documentary Sly (via JoBlo.com on Facebook) and expressed his readiness to move on from the character of Rambo. Watch the video below for his statement.

While some people are urging the 77-year-old actor to "make another one," he humorously raises the question of what he would be battling, stating, "Arthritis?" Take a look at his amusing remarks below:

"I could let go of Rambo. He has accomplished a lot, despite the desire for a sequel. But really, what would I be fighting? Arthritis?"

There Will Likely Be More Rambo Even If Stallone Is Done

Stallone has previously suggested that he was finished portraying John Rambo, even making similar statements prior to the production of Rambo: Last Blood. Despite his initial reluctance, Stallone was ultimately convinced to return to the franchise. However, his most recent statement has a stronger sense of finality. With Stallone now 77 years old, any future plans to continue portraying the action-oriented former Green Beret would become increasingly unbelievable.

Although Stallone appears ready to move on from the character, he has expressed his intentions to create a Rambo prequel series, set during the Vietnam War era. Stallone envisions portraying John Rambo as an outgoing "football captain" whose experiences during the war transform him into a solitary warrior. By focusing on the character's younger days, Stallone could easily pass the torch to a new actor while remaining heavily involved in the development of the project.

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Another option could be to draw inspiration from Quentin Tarantino and consider going back to the original novel as a foundation for a complete series reboot. Tarantino envisioned Adam Driver, known for his role in Star Wars, as his ideal John Rambo, with Kurt Russell playing the sheriff who becomes Rambo's sole target in his personal war. While Tarantino is unlikely to direct such a project, the concept holds potential, and it's possible that another ambitious filmmaker may take interest in bringing it to life. Regardless, it appears that Stallone's time as the leader of the Rambo franchise has finally come to an end.