Sylvester Stallone’s work as John Rambo in the Rambo franchise is one of the most iconic in Hollywood, but there are also many reasons why his choice for Ryan Gosling as a potential replacement would be great. In an interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Stallone recently made headlines when he candidly asserted that the Barbie actor would be his personal choice for a possible John Rambo replacement should Hollywood commit to rebooting the franchise. While the choice may come as a surprise to some, there are a few good reasons why Gosling would make a great Rambo.
By Stallone’s account, Gosling is a lifelong fan of the Rambo franchise, which serves as one of the main reasons why the iconic 80s action star wouldn’t mind passing the baton to the younger actor in a potential reboot of the action franchise. Although the Rambo franchise’s lack of historical accuracy has received criticism through the years, it still stands as one of the strongest examples of the classic action movie machismo that helped define a decade in cinema. In addition to Stallone’s faith in Gosling, the actor has proven on multiple occasions why he’d be perfect as John Rambo.
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7 Ryan Gosling Is The Right Age To Play Rambo
Gosling is old enough to convincingly portray a war veteran while also being young enough to star in sequels.
At 43 years old, Gosling is at the perfect age to convincingly depict a traumatized war veteran while also being young enough to portray the character over a series of future installments. Although Stallone was 36 years old when he first portrayed John Rambo, he’d starred in enough films leading up to its release to deliver a memorable performance as the titular Vietnam veteran. Despite Gosling being older than Stallone was when he made First Blood, his recent work proves he isn’t slowing down soon, and his impressive resume combined with his relative young age means he too can tackle the role.
6 Ryan Gosling Can Help Rambo Become More Vulnerable
Rambo became less relatable as a person with subsequent entries in the franchise.
Despite Rambo‘s status as one of the best Sylvester Stallone movies of all time, the character grew less relatable over time with each new installment focusing more on the action and explosions rather than developing Rambo into a more relatable protagonist. As such, the Rambo franchise became more about each movie’s ability to make bigger and louder explosions while also focusing more on Rambo’s kill count. Given Gosling’s ability to carry movies with vastly different subjects, it’s possible that he would be more than capable of making Rambo more relatable beyond a traumatized veteran.
5 Ryan Gosling’s Popularity Can Make Rambo Succeed At The Box Office
Gosling’s success with Barbie and overall positive reception among audiences will ensure great box-office returns.
Gosling’s popularity among general audiences as well as critics has made him one of the industry’s most endearing figures in recent memory. Additionally, Gosling’s work ethic sees the actor starring in at least two movies a year – something he has generally maintained since 2010. Moreover, the box office success of Barbie and the critical acclaim of 2018’s Blade Runner 2049 also demonstrate Gosling’s ability to be a prominent force in movies based on pre-existing material. Given the actor’s recent string of critical and commercial successes, Gosling as Rambo has the potential to be another box-office hit.
4 Ryan Gosling Has Already Proven He Can Lead An Action Movie
Gosling’s work in Drive, Gangster Squad, and The Gray Man prove he can handle action material.
Although primarily known for his boyish good looks, charm, and charisma, Gosling has already demonstrated on multiple occasions throughout his career an aptitude to be convincing in action movies. Gosling’s first mainstream foray into the action movie genre was as the Prohibition-era police officer Jerry Wooters in Gangster Squad. Although not a critical darling or box-office hit, Gosling proved that he could handle more action-intensive work. His subsequent roles in Drive, The Gray Man, and even the upcoming The Fall Guy are strong examples of Gosling’s more stunt-heavy capabilities.
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3 Ryan Gosling Could Bring More Dramatic Moments To Rambo
Some of Gosling’s dramatic movies have already demonstrated his ability to handle Rambo’s heavier moments.
Arguably one of the most important elements to First Blood‘s critical success was the level of dramatic range Stallone displayed throughout the early 80s action flick. Not only did it give the overall framework of the film more substance beyond being merely another entry in the then-burgeoning action movie genre, but it also vastly improved the character as well. Gosling’s versatility as seen with his body of work consisting of comedy, dramas, and action movies all but confirms that he’d be a perfect fit for his own Rambo franchise.
2 Sylvester Stallone Endorses Ryan Gosling Becoming The Next Rambo
Stallone’s endorsement speaks volumes to Gosling’s potential as a great Rambo replacement.
Per Stallone’s recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Stallone endorsed Gosling for the role because of his popularity among general audiences and critics as well as because of his love for the Rambo franchise. A shining endorsement from Stallone is a big deal because his legendary work with the character and world means he possesses the most insightful perspective regarding a suitable replacement. As seen with the string of reboots and remakes that fail, they often deviate away from the source material too much. Stallone vouching for Gosling means he sees his potential to do well.
1 Ryan Gosling’s Rambo Fandom Means He’ll Respect The Franchise
Gosling’s respect for the franchise means he’ll ensure his interpretation is faithful while also being distinct.
Gosling’s status as a lifelong fan of the Rambo franchise is just as important as Stallone endorsing him as it suggests that he’s genuinely interested in taking on the character and leading the new franchise. Gosling’s respect for Stallone’s previous work and astute understanding of why the franchise is so important to millions of people around the world implies that he’ll give the role his absolute best rather than treat it as just another role. Rambo means a lot to plenty of people, and with Gosling’s dedication to his craft and the character, he would be perfect in a reboot.
Rambo: First Blood
- Release Date
- October 22, 1982
- Director
- Ted Kotcheff
- Cast
- Sylvester Stallone , Richard Crenna
- Runtime
- 93minutes
