David Harbor has joined the cast John Ramboorigin story ahead of the iconic Sylvester Stallone franchise, taking on the role of Major Trautman, Rambo’s commanding officer and the closest thing the one-man fighting force has ever had to a calming influence.
The Stranger Things star is a late addition to the film, which wrapped production in Thailand in March.
In the original Rambo trilogy from the 1980s, the role of Trautman was played by Richard Crenna.
Harbor steps into the shoes of a story that takes place before the events of First Bloodfollowing a young John Rambo, played by Noah Centineo, as a soldier fighting in the jungle years before he becomes the stoic loner audiences have come to know.
The film is directed by Jalmari Helander, the Finnish filmmaker behind Sis films, known for their brutal and uncompromising action.
It’s another high-profile addition to what promises to be a very busy period for Harbour.
He is currently receiving strong notices for his role as Floyd Smernitch in DTF St. Louishair Avengers: Doomsday in post-production, and also works on Violent night 2, Evil genius and Lionsgate’s A head full of ghosts.
He has previously worked with AGBO on Extractionmakes John Rambo a kind of reunion with the production company.
