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 9 Years LaterSee the Cast of ‘Rambo’ Then and Now!

It’s hard to believe the fourth installment of Rambo premiered nearly 10 years ago!

The film starred actors including Sylvester Stallone, Julie Benz, Matthew Marsden, and more. And today, we’re taking a look back at the 2008 flick’s iconic cast then and now!

However, Sly, 70, also appeared in the original movie First Blood back in 1982. In a recent interview, the film’s director, Ted Kotcheff, revealed there was originally a dark ending for John Rambo.

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Sly in 2008’s Rambo.

In the first filming, Rambo shockingly commits suicide! “The film was basically conceived as Rambo’s tragedy, that mirrored the tragedy of so many of the veterans that I talked to. I met guys that actually, later on, killed themselves,” Kotcheff told Entertainment Weekly. “His tragedy mirrored their tragedy, and how they came to this sad conclusion to kill themselves.”

He additionally opened up about his relationship with the Rocky star. “My first choice for the picture was Sylvester Stallone. Usually, you submit a script to a star, you’d be lucky if you get an answer within two or three months. In his case, I sent it to him on a Thursday night,” Kothceff began. “On a Friday morning he phones me: ‘I love this script! I want to do it!’ I couldn’t believe my luck! Money always revolves around getting a big star name.”

And with that, Sly stuck with the franchise from Rambo: First Blood Part II in 1985, Rambo III in 1988, and all the way up until 2008’s Rambo!

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Sylvester Stallone (John Rambo)

Sly — who is arguably most known for his role of Rocky Balboa — was a part of The Expendables franchise as well as the Rocky spinoff Creed after Rambo. He's now filming Escape Plan 2: Hades

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Julie Benz (Sarah)

Since Rambo, Julie has appeared in shows Desperate Housewives, Dexter, No Ordinary Family, A Gifted Man, Defiance, Hawaii Five-0. She is now a cast member in Training Day.

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Matthew Marsden (School Boy)

Matthew added Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Bounty Killer, Selling Isobel, and more to his acting resume after Rambo. He's currently filming I Am That Man.

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Graham McTavish (Lewis)

Graham's acting career has taken off since Rambo! He has since appeared in Prison Break, 24, The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, The Hobbit franchise, Creed, and Outlander. He now portrays The Cowboy in Preache

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Reynaldo Gallegos (Diaz)

Reynaldo has since made cameos in 24, Cold Case, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Gang Related, Sons of Anarchy, and Impastor. Todayplays Carlos Vega in Ice.

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Jake La Botz (Reese)

After Rambo, the actor landed roles in Sinners and Saints, On the Road Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, and True Detective. He's now working on a film called Sundown

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Tim Kang (En-Joo)

After Rambo, Tim became most known for his role of Kimball Cho on The Mentalist! He's now filming a TV movie titled The Trustee.

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Paul Schulze (Michael Burnett)

Rambo was the beginning of a successful acting career for Paul! He since appeared in Law & Order, The Mentalist, Nurse Jackie, Suits, and is now filming The Punisher

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