Overview
- Sebastian Stan revealed that a $65,000 residual check from 'Hot Tub Time Machine' was a lifeline during a challenging period in his career before his Marvel casting.
- Stan was cast as Bucky Barnes in 2011's 'Captain America: The First Avenger,' a role that launched his 14-year tenure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- Marvel Studios co-president Kevin Feige recognized Stan's potential, predicting his success as the Winter Soldier early in the casting process.
- Stan has appeared in nine Marvel films, contributing to the $2.65 billion box office success of the Captain America franchise.
- Leveraging his Marvel fame, Stan has earned critical acclaim in independent films, including a Golden Globe for 'A Different Man' and an Oscar nomination for 'The Apprentice.'