Overview

• Sebastian Stan revealed that a $65,000 residual check from 'Hot Tub Time Machine' saved him during a career downturn in 2010 before his Marvel breakthrough.
• Shortly after receiving the lifeline, Stan was cast as Bucky Barnes in 2011's 'Captain America: The First Avenger,' launching his decade-plus partnership with Marvel.
• Marvel Studios co-president Kevin Feige championed Stan’s casting, recognizing his potential to transform Bucky Barnes into the compelling Winter Soldier.
• Stan leveraged his Marvel fame to secure roles in acclaimed indie films, earning a Golden Globe in 2024 and an Oscar nomination earlier this year.
• As the lead in the upcoming 'Thunderbolts,' Stan remains a vocal advocate for Marvel, emphasizing its importance to Hollywood's creative and financial ecosystem.