Sebastian Stan has opened up about his career challenges before securing the pivotal role of the Winter Soldier in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Stan revealed that a residuals payment of $65,000 from his role as Blaine in the 2010 film "Hot Tub Time Machine" was a lifeline during a tough period. This financial boost came just before he was cast as James "Bucky" Barnes in 2011's "Captain America: The First Avenger," where he starred alongside Chris Evans.
"I was actually struggling with work," Stan 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."
Marvel Studios' president, Kevin Feige, shared with Vanity Fair that despite Stan being a relative unknown at the time, the studio was eager to cast him as the Winter Soldier. Feige recalled, "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 the Winter Soldier has become iconic, and he has reprised the role in numerous films, including "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" (2014), "Captain America: Civil War" (2016), several Avengers movies, and the upcoming "Captain America: Brave New World." He is also set to return in the upcoming film "Thunderbolts." Furthermore, Stan's name was included in the cast reveal for "Avengers: Doomsday," indicating that fans can expect to see Bucky Barnes in the MCU for the foreseeable future.
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