Veteran action star Sylvester Stallone said everyone thought he was crazy when he expressed his wish to portray a younger version of his iconic character, John Rambo, with the help of artificial intelligence.

Stallone essayed the role for the first time in First Blood, which was released in 1982. The actor went on to feature in all the upcoming instalments of the franchise, including Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985), Rambo III (1988), and Rambo (2008). The last film of the franchise, titled Rambo: Last Blood, was released in 2019.

The 79-year-old actor said he wanted to partake in a prequel project that would feature an 18-year-old Rambo, with the use of de-ageing AI technology.

“Everyone thought I was crazy... AI is sophisticated enough to go through Saigon to see him at 18 years old

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