Sebastian Stan opened up about his career challenges before securing his iconic role as the Winter Soldier in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). In a candid conversation with Vanity Fair, Stan revealed how a timely residuals payment from his role in the 2010 film Hot Tub Time Machine played a pivotal role in his journey.
Stan, who portrayed the antagonist Blaine in Hot Tub Time Machine, shared that he was struggling to find work when he received a crucial $65,000 in residuals. "I was actually struggling with work," he admitted. "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."
Despite being relatively unknown at the time, Stan caught the attention of MCU chief Kevin Feige. Feige expressed his confidence in Stan's potential, stating, "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 James "Bucky" Barnes began with Captain America: The First Avenger in 2011, alongside Chris Evans. His performance as the Winter Soldier continued to shine in subsequent films, including Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Captain America: Civil War (2016), various Avengers movies, and this year's Captain America: Brave New World. Fans can look forward to seeing him reprise the role in the upcoming Thunderbolts. Furthermore, Stan's inclusion in the cast reveal for Avengers: Doomsday confirms that Bucky will continue to be a significant presence in the MCU.
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