Sebastian Stan has opened up about his career struggles before landing the pivotal role of the Winter Soldier in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Stan revealed that he was "saved" by a $65,000 residuals payment from his role in the 2010 film Hot Tub Time Machine. This financial lifeline came at a crucial time before he was cast as James "Bucky" Barnes in the 2011 film Captain America: The First Avenger.
Stan shared, "I was actually struggling with work. I had just gotten off the phone with my business manager, who told me I was saved by $65,000 that came in residuals from Hot Tub Time Machine." This unexpected windfall helped him navigate the challenges he faced in his career.
Marvel Studios' president, Kevin Feige, spoke to Vanity Fair about their decision to cast Stan as the Winter Soldier, despite his relative obscurity at the time. Feige noted, "You could see that he has so much inside him and so much behind his eyes. I’ll never forget that. I said to Stephen Broussard, who was one of the producers on *Captain America*, 'He’s going to be a good Bucky, but he’s going to be a great Winter Soldier.'"Stan's portrayal of Bucky Barnes has been a significant part of the MCU, reprising his role in numerous films including Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Captain America: Civil War (2016), several Avengers movies, Captain America: Brave New World (2024), and the upcoming Thunderbolts. His continued involvement was confirmed with the cast reveal for Avengers: Doomsday, indicating that fans can expect to see more of Bucky in the MCU's future.
AnswerSee Results
Latest Downloads
Downlaod
Top News
![Unnatural Instinct – New Version 0.6 [Merizmare]](https://imgs.34wk.com/uploads/05/1719570120667e8ec87834c.jpg)
