The 2013 action film “Homefront” starring Jason Statham was originally intended to be a sequel to the “Rambo” franchise with Sylvester Stallone. The screenplay was written by Sylvester Stallone based on the novel of the same name by Chuck Logan, revolving around the character John Rambo who becomes a DEA agent and has a daughter.

However, after developing the script, Stallone realized that the story did not fit the character of Rambo and decided to change direction. Instead of Rambo, the main character is transformed into Phil Broker, a former DEA agent who moves to a small town to live in seclusion with his daughter. However, his violent past is quickly exposed when he confronts a drug cartel led by Gator Bodine (James Franco).

While “Homefront” is no Rambo movie, it’s still an action thriller with an impressive performance from Statham. The film received mixed reviews from critics, but was a commercial success, grossing over $60 million worldwide.

Here are some other interesting details about the production of “Homefront”:

Stallone originally wanted to direct “Homefront” himself, but he eventually gave Gary Fleder the director’s job.The movie was filmed in Louisiana.Winona Ryder, Kate Bosworth, and Frank Grillo play supporting roles in the film.“Homefront” has a soundtrack composed by Aaron Zigman.Do you know?

“Homefront” is Statham’s first film to not have any scenes shot in England.Stallone wrote an alternate ending to “Homefront”, in which Broker kills Bodine. However, this ending was cut from the film.Conclude:

While “Homefront” isn’t the Rambo movie it was originally intended to be, it’s still an exciting and thrilling action movie with a talented cast. The film is a testament to Jason Statham’s charisma on screen and his ability to captivate audiences.