Many actors hail from modest backgrounds (not as common these days), and they recall a period when making ends meet was tough. And just like many others, Sebastian Stan – star of Thunderbolts – experienced the same hardships. Now an Academy Award-nominated actor, he’s enjoying success thanks to various projects that solidified his status as one of his generation’s top actors. However, prior to joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Stan was barely getting by. Yet, it was residuals from a largely overlooked 2010 comedy that allowed him to keep afloat until he landed the role in Captain America: The First Avenger.
In an interview with Vanity Fair, Stan openly discussed his acting struggles prior to landing the role of Bucky Barnes in 2011’s Captain America: The First Avenger. This part significantly altered the course of his career, but it was the income from the 2010 comedy film Hot Tub Time Machine that provided him with the financial stability he needed before his Marvel Cinematic Universe journey gained momentum.
Stan mentioned, regarding his career, “I had recently finished a call with my business manager who informed me that I had received $65,000 in residuals from Hot Tub Time Machine. This underscores the significance of residuals for actors and demonstrates how income can originate from unexpected sources to keep working actors afloat.
What Is ‘Hot Tub Time Machine’ All About?
Under the guidance of director Steve Pink and a screenplay penned by Josh Heald, Sean Anders, and John Morris, “Hot Tub Time Machine” takes us on an extraordinary journey featuring four friends who, as the title implies, are unexpectedly transported back to 1986 via a hot tub. The star-studded cast includes John Cusack, Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, and Clark Duke, with Crispin Glover, Lizzy Caplan, and Chevy Chase taking on supporting roles. In the movie, Stan plays Blaine, a character who is anything but endearing and serves as the primary antagonist.
I must confess, when Hot Tub Time Machine initially hit the big screen, it garnered somewhat mixed responses with a 64% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Yet, it managed to make a splash at the box office, earning a total of $64.6 million globally against its production budget of $36 million. Interestingly, it seemed to gain more traction when it was released on DVD and Blu-ray, eventually carving out a niche as a modern cult comedy classic. The film’s enduring appeal even paved the way for Hot Tub Time Machine 2 in 2015. Unfortunately, the sequel didn’t fare as well, receiving negative reviews and underperforming at the box office, taking in $13.1 million against an $18 million budget.
Stan has made significant progress over the years, moving beyond earnings from “Hot Tub Time Machine.” He’s now been Oscar-nominated for his portrayal of Donald Trump on “The Apprentice” and received an Emmy nomination for his work in the Hulu miniseries “Pam & Tommy.” He continues to be involved with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, making a cameo in “Captain America: Brave New World,” and will have a more prominent role as Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier in the upcoming Marvel film, “Thunderbolts.
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2025-04-23 15:34