Sebastian Stan: Saved by $65K Residuals Before Winter Soldier Role

Sebastian Stan has opened up about the challenges he faced in his career before securing his pivotal role as the Winter Soldier in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In a candid interview with Vanity Fair, Stan revealed that a timely $65,000 residuals payment from his role in the 2010 film Hot Tub Time Machine was crucial in keeping his career afloat. He played the antagonist Blaine in the science fiction comedy before landing the role of James "Bucky" Barnes in Captain America: The First Avenger alongside Chris Evans in 2011.

"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."

Stan's portrayal of the Winter Soldier has been a significant part of the MCU, with him reprising the role in Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Captain America: Civil War (2016), various Avengers films, and the recent Captain America: Brave New World. He is set to return as the superhero in the upcoming film Thunderbolts. Additionally, Stan's name was included in the cast reveal for Avengers: Doomsday, indicating that fans can expect to see more of Bucky in the MCU.