Sebastian Stan: Saved by $65K residuals before Winter Soldier role

Sebastian Stan has candidly shared the challenges he faced in his career before securing the pivotal role of the Winter Soldier in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Stan revealed how a timely residuals payment from his role in the 2010 film "Hot Tub Time Machine" played a crucial role in his journey.

Stan portrayed the antagonist Blaine in the science fiction comedy "Hot Tub Time Machine" and later starred as James "Bucky" Barnes alongside Chris Evans in "Captain America: The First Avenger" in 2011. Reflecting on his career struggles, Stan remarked, "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."

Stan's portrayal of Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier has been a significant part of the MCU, with the actor reprising the role in multiple films including "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" (2014), "Captain America: Civil War" (2016), several Avengers movies, and the recent "Captain America: Brave New World." He is also set to return as the character in the upcoming film "Thunderbolts." Furthermore, Stan's inclusion in the cast reveal for "Avengers: Doomsday" suggests that fans can expect to see more of Bucky in the Marvel universe.