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Sebastian Stan is among one of the earliest MCU stars, having been a part of the evergrowing franchise sinceCaptain America: The First Avenger. Moreover, Stan’s chemistry with his co-stars Chris Evans and Anthony Mackie has been a fan-favorite element aside from his character development as Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier.
As a result, it might come as a surprise to fans that neither Evans nor Mackie is responsible for Stan’s MCU success, as per the actor’s own admission. Instead, the Winter Soldier actor credited a surprising MCU co-star with his longevity and continued popularity in the franchise. Here is who Stan believes contributed greatly to his MCU success.
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ActorSebastian Stanmade his MCU debut in 2011’sCaptain America: The First Avenger,as Bucky Barnes, who seemingly dies during World War II. Stan reprised his role in the sequel, taking on the moniker of the Winter Soldier, a brain-washed assassin.
Since then, Stan has been a mainstay of the MCU and even co-headlined the Disney+ seriesThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Despite his character’s ties toChris Evans‘ Captain America, Stan believes that his success in the MCU was because of Tom Holland, who debuted as Peter Parker / Spider-Man inCaptain America: Civil War.
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In an interview withVanity Fair, Stan revealed why he felt Holland deserved the credit for him andAnthony Mackiegetting their own series in the MCU.
“Basically Anthony (Mackie) and I got a show because of Tom Holland I guess, that’s like what I’m realizing now as I’m talking, which is something I really hate for him to know.”
Stan made the above statement referencing how his and Mackie’s characters fought Holland’s Spider-Man, bringing out their chemistry. Therefore, it is easy to see why Stan credited Holland with receiving his own MCU series, albeit begrudgingly.
Sebastian Stan Unlikely to Appear inCaptain America 4AmdistThunderboltsFilming Start
Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes and Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson have been the most important supporting characters in the first threeCaptain Americamovies. The duo took center stage inThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier, which led to Wilson taking over the moniker of Captain America. As a result, Mackie will be playing the titular role in the upcomingCaptain America 4.
However, it seems Stan will not be a part of the action this time around. In a recentinterview, Mackie lamented the fact thatThe Falcon and the Winter Soldierwill not be receiving a second season. TheTwisted Metalactor later added that he missed working with Stan, implying that the latter would not be appearing in the fourth installment of theCaptain Americafranchise.
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Nonetheless, Stan will not remain on the sidelines of the MCU for long, as he is slated to take the lead in the upcoming team-up filmThunderbolts. Stan is set to reprise his role in the film, whichrecently started productionon June 13, 2025, at Trilith Studios, in Atlanta. However, it remains to be seen when and where Stan and Mackie’s paths will cross in the MCU.
Captain America: Brave New Worldwill be released on June 05, 2025, followed byThunderboltson July 18, 2025.The Falcon and the Winter Soldieris streaming on Disney+.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
