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Hindustan Times
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Winter Soldier aKa Sebastian Stan reveals surviving on residuals from Hot Tub Time Machine before landing role in MCU
Before Hollywood actor Sebastian Stan became a household name as Bucky Barnes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he faced his fair share of struggles. In a recent conversation with Vanity Fair, Sebastian opened up about a financial lifeline that arrived just in time—thanks to an unexpected source. '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,' he admitted. That surprise boost came from his role in the 2010 sci-fi comedy Hot Tub Time Machine, directed by Steve Pink. In the film, Sebastian portrayed Blaine, the quintessential 1980s ski resort bully who antagonizes a group of time-traveling friends played by John Cusack, Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, and Clark Duke. While it wasn't a lead role, the part proved instrumental—at least financially—just before Sebastian landed the defining opportunity of his career. Shortly after that windfall, Sebastian was cast as James 'Bucky' Barnes in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), launching him into global recognition as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His portrayal of the Winter Soldier quickly became a fan favorite, leading to appearances in multiple Marvel films and series, including Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Ant-Man (2015), Captain America: Civil War (2016), Black Panther (2018), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and the web series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021). He also set to reprised the role in Captain America: Brave New World (2025) and will return as Winter Soldier in Thunderbolts, which will release next week. Beyond Marvel, the Romanian-born actor has been making serious waves in more dramatic roles. He earned critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of Donald Trump in The Apprentice, a performance that also garnered a Golden Globe nomination. That same evening, he took home a Golden Globe for his work in A Different Man. Despite branching out into varied roles, Sebastian remains loyal to Marvel. Speaking to GQ UK last year, he shared his admiration for the studio. 'I've never been part of a company that puts so much heart and thought into anything. If Marvel was gone, it'd be such a big hole to try and fill up. Don't just go out there and shit on something without offering something better,' he had said.
USA Today
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Sebastian Stan reveals 'Hot Tub Time Machine' residuals saved his career before Marvel fame
Sebastian Stan reveals 'Hot Tub Time Machine' residuals saved his career before Marvel fame Show Caption Hide Caption Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan arrive on Oscars 2025 red carpet Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Penélope Cruz, Gal Gadot and more arrive on the 97th Oscars red carpet. Entertain This! Sebastian Stan's Marvel superstardom may have never happened if it wasn't for a raunchy 2010 comedy. In a conversation with Vanity Fair published April 21, the Oscar-nominated actor, 42, reflected on how much the role of Bucky Barnes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe changed his life. Stan recalled how he was "actually struggling with work" before he was cast in 2011's "Captain America: The First Avenger." "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,'" he told Vanity Fair. In the 2010 comedy about a group of friends who go back in time through a hot tub at a ski resort, Stan played the over-the-top bully character Blaine, who gets into a fight with Rob Corddry's Lou. Sebastian Stan says other actors are 'afraid' to interview him for his Donald Trump movie "Hot Tub Time Machine" was one of Stan's earliest movies after he previously had roles in films like "Rachel Getting Married" and shows like "Gossip Girl." In a conversation with Variety last year, he said he had some of the "most fun I've ever had on a project" working on "Hot Tub Time Machine." One year after the movie's release, Stan debuted as Steve Rogers' (Chris Evans) buddy Bucky Barnes in "Captain America: The First Avenger," catapulting him to global fame. He has now played the character across numerous Marvel films and TV shows for nearly 15 years, including in May's "Thunderbolts," which pairs him with Florence Pugh's Yelena from "Black Widow." Stan has also been announced as part of the massive cast of 2026's "Avengers: Doomsday." Sebastian Stan talks his total Trump-ification for new movie 'The Apprentice' Stan previously starred as Bucky in 2018's "Avengers: Infinity War" and 2019's "Avengers: Endgame." In a full circle moment for the actor, "Endgame" included a scene where Paul Rudd's Ant-Man references "Hot Tub Time Machine" during a discussion about the rules of time travel. "I was watching the movie and they made that reference, and I kind of looked around excited, but no one cared," Stan joked during a 2019 panel. "I was the only one that really cared." During that same panel, Stan also touched on his past career struggles, revealing that in 2011, his business manager warned, "You have one month left until you're completely bankrupt." He quipped, "That's always a good call."
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Talent Agency Chief Arraigned After Allegedly Stealing $1.8M From 160 Actors
Mark Measures, owner and president of talent agency KMR, was arraigned in the Manhattan Civil Courthouse Tuesday after allegedly stealing money from the clients he represented. Measures is alleged to have stolen $1.8 million from 160 actors based in New York and about $26,000 from six employees between June 2021 and March 2024. He was arraigned under two grand jury indictments which charged Measures with scheme to defraud in the first degree, and charged his talent agency, Kazarian/Measures/Ruskin & Associates, on the same charge. More from The Hollywood Reporter Paul Feig Signs First-Look TV Deal With Warner Bros. Sebastian Stan Says $65,000 in 'Hot Tub Time Machine' Residuals "Saved" Him Ahead of MCU Role 'Poppa's House' and 'The Summit' Canceled by CBS After Just One Season Measures pleaded not guilty to both charges. Measures represented clients including Elizabeth Perkins and Merrin Dungey on their voice work, and was a talent agent for clients including the late Wink Martindale and Meredith Monroe. In court, prosecutors claimed that Measures 'raided' the escrow account in which the agency kept their client's earnings. Measures allegedly used the money in the account to pay for personal and operating expenses, as well as paying off creditors, Four Seasons spa treatments, clothing, car payments and at least $55,000 for Los Angeles Crypto Arena seats. While there are 160 alleged victims in New York, prosecutors stressed that there are more 300 alleged victims nationwide. Because the theft was alleged to have taken place starting in 2021, prosecutors said some clients had not been paid for years. Measures was led into the courtroom Tuesday in cuffs and was released on his own recognizance after the hearing. The judge demanded Measures turnover his passport and hire his own attorney, as he was represented at the arraignment hearing by a free attorney. As of March 22, 2024, KMR had inactivated its franchises in Los Angeles, New York and Atlanta with SAG-AFTRA, according to the union. At that time, the union said 'No member of SAG-AFTRA may hereafter engage, use or deal through this agency,' and that any contracts between the agency and members of SAG-AFTRA were to be terminated. He is due back in court July 15. Best of The Hollywood Reporter How the Warner Brothers Got Their Film Business Started Meet the World Builders: Hollywood's Top Physical Production Executives of 2023 Men in Blazers, Hollywood's Favorite Soccer Podcast, Aims for a Global Empire
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sebastian Stan said his career was 'saved' by $65,000 'Hot Tub Time Machine' residuals before joining Marvel
Sebastian Stan said a check from "Hot Tub Time Machine" kept his career afloat before joining Marvel. Stan played Blaine, a ski patrol bully, in the 2010 science-fiction comedy. Shortly after, he landed his long-standing role as Bucky Barnes in the "Captain America" franchise. Sebastian Stan, who plays Bucky Barnes, or the Winter Solider, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe told Vanity Fair a $65,000 in residuals from the "Hot Tub Time Machine" saved his career in the late 2000s. Stan played Bucky Barnes in "Captain America: The First Avenger" which premiered in 2011. Since first being cast, Stan has featured in nine Marvel movies over the last 14 years. The "Captain America" franchise has been a hugely lucrative corner of the MCU, and the four movies have collectively earned $2.65 billion at the box office, per The Numbers. Stan has also garnered critics' attention recently for his work in independent projects. He won a Golden Globe for his performance in 2024 in "A Different Man" and was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of Donald Trump in "The Apprentice" earlier this year. However in a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Stan said in 2010 he was "actually struggling with work" before landing his Marvel role. "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 recalled. Stan played a ski patrol bully in the 2010 science-fiction comedy that followed four friends transported back in time by a ski resort hot tub — a supporting role that provided him with much needed income. "Hot Tub Time Machine" was moderately successful, earning $64 million worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo, and gaining a 64% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. Although those numbers are pale in comparison to the billions that Stan's Marvel movies have made, it shows that sometimes the smaller projects can be important in other ways for actors. Residual checks are given to actors in various circumstances, such as when the project is released on DVD or Blu-Ray, when movies or TV shows are syndicated by TV channels, or when they are added to a streaming service. Clearly, for actors like Stan, residuals can often be a lifeline during quieter portions of their career. It's unclear how much Stan has earned for his continuing role as the Winter Solider in the MCU. Back in 2014, he told Newsarama (via The Hollywood Reporter) that he had signed a 9-movie deal with the studio. Marvel actors who sign multi-movie deals often come with a 7-figure price tag. However, the longer actors stay in the MCU, their salaries increase, and they have more leverage for contingent compensation — a percent of a film's profit. The Marvel star is not the only actor who has lived paycheck-to-paycheck before making it big. Most recently, "Star Wars" lead John Boyega said he only had $60 left before being cast in the sequel trilogy. In 2024, Glen Powell also said he nearly went broke waiting for "Top Gun: Maverick" to release during the pandemic. Read the original article on Business Insider
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sebastian Stan said his career was 'saved' by $65,000 'Hot Tub Time Machine' residuals before joining Marvel
Sebastian Stan said a check from "Hot Tub Time Machine" kept his career afloat before joining Marvel. Stan played Blaine, a ski patrol bully, in the 2010 science-fiction comedy. Shortly after, he landed his long-standing role as Bucky Barnes in the "Captain America" franchise. Sebastian Stan, who plays Bucky Barnes, or the Winter Solider, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe told Vanity Fair a $65,000 in residuals from the "Hot Tub Time Machine" saved his career in the late 2000s. Stan played Bucky Barnes in "Captain America: The First Avenger" which premiered in 2011. Since first being cast, Stan has featured in nine Marvel movies over the last 14 years. The "Captain America" franchise has been a hugely lucrative corner of the MCU, and the four movies have collectively earned $2.65 billion at the box office, per The Numbers. Stan has also garnered critics' attention recently for his work in independent projects. He won a Golden Globe for his performance in 2024 in "A Different Man" and was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of Donald Trump in "The Apprentice" earlier this year. However in a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Stan said in 2010 he was "actually struggling with work" before landing his Marvel role. "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 recalled. Stan played a ski patrol bully in the 2010 science-fiction comedy that followed four friends transported back in time by a ski resort hot tub — a supporting role that provided him with much needed income. "Hot Tub Time Machine" was moderately successful, earning $64 million worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo, and gaining a 64% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. Although those numbers are pale in comparison to the billions that Stan's Marvel movies have made, it shows that sometimes the smaller projects can be important in other ways for actors. Residual checks are given to actors in various circumstances, such as when the project is released on DVD or Blu-Ray, when movies or TV shows are syndicated by TV channels, or when they are added to a streaming service. Clearly, for actors like Stan, residuals can often be a lifeline during quieter portions of their career. It's unclear how much Stan has earned for his continuing role as the Winter Solider in the MCU. Back in 2014, he told Newsarama (via The Hollywood Reporter) that he had signed a 9-movie deal with the studio. Marvel actors who sign multi-movie deals often come with a 7-figure price tag. However, the longer actors stay in the MCU, their salaries increase, and they have more leverage for contingent compensation — a percent of a film's profit. The Marvel star is not the only actor who has lived paycheck-to-paycheck before making it big. Most recently, "Star Wars" lead John Boyega said he only had $60 left before being cast in the sequel trilogy. In 2024, Glen Powell also said he nearly went broke waiting for "Top Gun: Maverick" to release during the pandemic. Read the original article on Business Insider
