Sebastian Stan Lost ‘Star Trek’ and ‘Green Lantern’ Before Marvel; He Sent J.J. Abrams Photos as William Shatner to Try and Land Captain Kirk Role

As a seasoned movie reviewer with a penchant for uncovering the untold stories behind the silver screen, I must say that Sebastian Stan’s journey to becoming a key player in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is nothing short of extraordinary. His tale serves as a reminder that rejection can often pave the way for greater opportunities.


Sebastian Stan is a crucial figure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe due to his continuous portrayal of Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier, a character he’s been depicting since 2011’s “Captain America: The First Avenger.” However, the actor disclosed on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast that prior to securing the Marvel role, he attempted to join other popular Hollywood franchises, including “Star Trek,” but ultimately ended up with the Marvel gig.

Stan expressed that there were a few things he didn’t manage to grasp, but they were crucial to him. One of the earliest opportunities was for the role of Captain Kirk in J.J. Abrams’ production. He almost had it; he was on the verge and even underwent a screen test at Paramount studios. His manager arranged an additional photoshoot for him, where Stan attempted to mimic William Shatner‘s iconic images to send to J.J., showcasing their resemblance. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out in the end.

Ultimately, Abrams chose Chris Pine to play Kirk in his revamped “Star Trek” series, which debuted in 2009 with the film “Star Trek” and was followed by “Star Trek Into Darkness” in 2013 and “Star Trek Beyond” in 2016.

As a cinephile reminiscing about my past auditions, I recall trying out for the role of ‘Green Lantern’. The memory still gives me a shiver; Justin Timberlake, Jared Leto, Ryan Reynolds, and perhaps one more individual were also up for the part. Standing there amidst these stars, I couldn’t help but think, “I’m doomed. This isn’t happening for me.” Each time I came close, the role slipped away. Now, looking back, I’m almost grateful it didn’t work out. I wonder if I could have managed the intense spotlight that some of those stars handled so gracefully.

Initially, Reynolds didn’t get the part of Green Lantern in 2011, a movie that turned out to be a major box office failure and received negative criticism. However, he bounced back by securing the role of Bucky Barnes within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This character has appeared across various MCU films and TV shows, like the Disney+ series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” and is set to feature in the upcoming blockbuster “Thunderbolts,” where Reynolds will be the main star alongside Florence Pugh.

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2024-10-18 03:16