I just cant even imagine it really in my mind. Well, I was so against social media for such a long time, but now I cant live without it. Halfway through his dancing, Stan grabs a knife and begins to get into it while swinging it around. Given he was taking on such a dark role Cave felt Stan tried to keep as in character as he could on set, though her and Edgar-Jones' "goofball" nature helped lighten the mood. Like I actually couldnt walk on it. The best way to describe it is that you just get a phone call one day thats like, Youre going to report to set, and off you go. I never read the comics. Stan even purposefully avoided the source material when originally auditioning for the role of Steve Rogers. Sebastian Stan convinced Fresh director Mimi Cave to cast him in the role of psychopath Steve by sending her a video of him dancing with a steak knife, she told Newsweek. At least it didnt result in a production shutdown, though, like that time Tom Cruise shattered his ankle jumping between two buildings in Mission: Impossible Fallout that set things back six weeks. The dance is, in fact, featured in Fresh, which I recommend viewers go in as well, as fresh as possible. The film poses Harding as the victim at the hands of the media, the figure skating community, poverty, her mother, and Gilloolys toxic masculinity. Every detail counts; its amazing. Apr 27, 2023 10:29 AM EDT. Portraits: Gillian Anderson, Hugh Grant, Jurnee Smollett, and More Are the Daytime Emmy Nominations Even Weirder Than Usual? Kate Winslet Has Now Entered the Most Thrilling Actress Race at the Emmys From the Archive: Who Stole the 2000 Oscar Statuettes? Sign up for the HWD Daily newsletter for must-read industry and awards coverageplus a special weekly edition of Awards Insider. The commitment there is every night, eight shows a week, and I feel like its even more important to connect with the material and to really like what youre doing, because youre doing the same thing every night. Fresh is a 2022 American horror thriller film directed by Mimi Cave, in her directorial debut, from a screenplay by Lauryn Kahn. [laughs]. When he practiced for weeks just to make sure he got Bucky's iconic knife flip down before filming. When he opened up about leaving Romania and how it took a while for him to appreciate where he is from. Or at the respected table. The I, Tonya star wants to re-examine masculinity in an era of bad men. Sebastian Stan attends "Fresh" Premiere and Mixer at Hollywood American Legion on March 03, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Stan is also set to star in the film Monday, alongside Denise Gough, about two Americans in Athens during a heatwave. I play a newly married father, and I had a young kid named Jeremy whos so talented playing my son. The film comes at a key moment in Stans own career in which the success of the Marvel movies have given him the opportunity to explore more challenging projects like this. And it takes a toll on your social life. My name became public 25 years ago this week. Pete Davidson's resume boasts accolades including standup comedian, actor, writer, and arm candybut the 28-year-old comedian rarely strays far from his roots. But obviously I always felt like, in my little scene at the end of Black Panther, I was always like, Ah, Im part of the war. You said something in an interview, before the season dropped, about this idea of playing a character for 10, 11 years and of meeting this character at various stages in your own life. And I was like, Oh my God, this guy is going to blow everyone away. You know what I mean? In terms of comic book characters, Bucky Barnes is one of the more dynamic in the universe: hes Captain Americas childhood friend and a comrade who is re-programmed into the mysterious assassin known as the Winter Soldier. In a video clip on Twitter, the actor revealed that during the press tour for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Marvel paired him with Anthony Mackie so hed be comfortable and talk more. "I think that he really cared about getting this role right. The Apple TV feature isn't De Armas' and Evans' first time to be on a set together: they acted in the 2019 whodunit film Knives Out and the 2022 action thriller . And finally, when Sebastian was just really proud of his Bucky/Winter Soldier drawing. I mean, Its bullshit, Robbies Harding says in the film. Cinemablend is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. If someone takes the time to think about that, that's great. He also has a passion for 80s pop music and the film features memorable scenes of him dancing in the kitchen alone and with Noa. All Rights Reserved. "I don't believe in creating chaos for the purposes of [acting]." Emily Mae Czachor. Reporting on what you care about. Its not easy to find that, but Im always looking for it. Evans told Entertainment Weekly that while he normally hates asking his friends to do cameos, "[Sebastian Stan and Anthony Mackie are] old buddies, so it just kind of feels good. Now is the time more than ever for us to review what masculinity is about. Its very collaborative. . Alongside these roles, Stan recently starred in action flick The 355 and filmed a movie with Julianne Moore, John Lithgow and Justice Smith called Sharper. "He sent in the video dancing in the kitchen with a steak knife and I was like, 'OK, we made the right choice,'" 'Fresh' director Mimi Cave tells The Hollywood Reporter. Sebastian Stan is no stranger to viewers of both the big and small screens, with an extensive roster of American screen credits extending back to 2003. "And I couldn't be happier with the experience. Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, According to Stan, the reunion came quite naturally for both him and co-star . In conversation with his former costar Margot Robbie, Sebastian Stan shines a light on how he gets into character both physically and mentally, from roles like rock legend Tommy Lee to a charming psychopath in Fresh. It seemed we had similar ideas and she had a very specific point of view. Sebastian Stan, Lily James and Taylor Schilling talk about their favorite "Pam & Tommy" scenes, what it's like portraying iconic figures in pop culture, and recreating infamous works like . Sebastian Stan as Steve in "Fresh". Youve been warmly embraced by the fashion community. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Roadside Attractions ). Theres no drama. The first thing he asked me was, Why would anyone want to do this? But it was really for me, the Winter Soldier movie and the Civil War movie were probably the biggest character development moments that he had. To revist this article, visit My Profile, then View saved stories. Vanity Fair may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. Offers may be subject to change without notice. And now is definitely the time, when we can find some value in a man who can play both heroes and villains with the critical eye that Stan brings to both. All rights reserved. As Bucky, Stan became a vital role to the latest chapter in the Marvel film series, starring alongside GQ Style cover Robert Downey Jr. and Anthony Mackie. US residents can opt out of "sales" of personal data. Sometimes, being involved with fashion, it can give ideas to different things. He wasn't the only one who liked what he saw and shared it. Dior Homme, Sunglasses, $330; + Ermenegildo Zegna, Jacket; Rolex, Watch, Tom Ford, Sunglasses, $435, + Burberry, Cardigan; David Yurman, Bracelet. "I had a very clear vision for it, and I don't think it's necessarily what someone else would have done but it was what interested me, and I just got really lucky to work with a group of people that trusted me to go ahead and do that.". I thought I know you. My relationship with Anthony Mackie is one of the perks of my life, knowing that man. Fresh stars Normal People's Daisy Edgar-Jones as a woman named Noa who seemingly meet-cutes with Stan's Steve but soon discovers his unconventional appetites. Theater is the most challenging thing to do, its just you out there with no rope. When Sebastian read a mean tweet about himself and gave this sad face as a response. Where do you feel like it was important for Bucky to land at the end of this series? The first 30 minutes or so start out like a romantic comedy. It was for my own confidence. Im seeing this beautiful weather right now. Amid safety concerns, and anxiety over the fate of a $200 million movie, Florence Kasumba and Sebastian Stan in The Flacon and the Winter Soldier, Chuck Zlotnick / Disney+/Marvel Studios/Everett Collection. It was fucking real, man. The new film, which co-stars . ", He also thanked Cave and producers Adam McKay and Kevin Messick, along with Mary Parent, the vice chairman of production company Legendary Pictures, for "trusting me and taking the chance.". Chris Evans might not be playing Captain America in his latest film, Ghosted, but the movie still has some fun surprises for Marvel fans. It is artistry, and these guys have a creative voice. I dont think of the character that way, though. He sent in the video dancing in the kitchen with a steak knife and I was like, OK, we made the right choice. When he stopped an interview so he could say hi to Elizabeth Olsen, and then he got flustered when she complimented him too. As cannibalism is one of the main themes in the film, the cast worked with a lot of very realistic props, ranging from severed legs to human torsos, but what was hardest to work with was the food the cast had to imagine was human flesh. We were all haunted by things that have happened to us, trauma, things that were trying to overcome. While Sebastian Stan has been working consistently for the past decadein movies like Black Swan and last years The Martian, and the TV shows Gossip Girl and Once Upon a Timethis summer he got a high-profile break with a vastly expanded role in the film Captain America: Civil War. Director Mimi Cave told Newsweek the actor landed the part after sending her a video of him dancing with a steak knife following his audition. Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. You have a strong theater background. What was that experience like?It was a magical, magical place. By Matt Miller Published: Dec 14, 2017. At times a villain, at times a hero, Stans Barnes represents the spectrum of good and evil, where men have the ability to do great or terrible things. I think, as long as everything felt earned and it did. In fact, if I hadnt known it was Stan playing Gillooly, I might not have even recognized the world-famous Marvel actora confession hes glad to hear. The movie is about a con artist who takes on Manhattans billionaires. You were forced to embrace your environment. There are tons of positive reactions celebrating the . The miniseries is about Tommy and Pamela Anderson's famed sex tape . Photo courtesy of Pete Davidson. | Shirt $750, Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane + Jeans, AG; Watch, Rolex. I wish I could do more of it. But also the character had evolved, because hed sort of gone through that whole Winter Soldier journey. I dont know whenknock on woodthat would be an amazing experience, he says. Will you be doing more of that anytime soon?I love it. How do we make it believable? Stan says. I try to look at it from that standpoint. Its so pretty its giving me anxiety. I understand the way that it fits into my business, in all of our businesses. In short order, she meets a charming man, Steve, in real life at the grocery store, and they fall for one another. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. For his triceps, he had to do close grip benches, dips and rope pushdowns. There were no distractions. Hes additionally attached to a movie called The Brutalist, which is about an architect developing his masterpiece in the U.S. after immigrating there. Star power is hardly in short supply in Dexter Fletcher 's "Ghosted," which reunites "Knives Out" co-stars Chris Evans and Ana de Armas as a pair of would-be lovers who meet cute, have a . I was just at the Public School show a few days ago. The dance sequences were a big concern for her and just in case she had any doubts that I could do it, I recorded myself in this video., A post shared by Sebastian Stan (@imsebastianstan), But as it turns out, Stan had already landed the lead role by the time he sent in the clip, he just didnt know it yet. SCOTUS Now Just Another Congressional Committee, Secret Chinese Police Stations in Europe Are 'Tip of the Iceberg', Trump's Attorney Just Blew Carroll Rape Case, King Charles Says Royals Require 'Acting Ability', Ukraine Will Regain 'Significant Territory' From Russia, Florida GOP Paves the Way to Help Ron DeSantis Challenge Trump. Its going to make your day better. Credit: Marvel Studios. Then after we shot, I spent some time, a little bit, when we would tease each other on these press tours and we would be laughing. However, on the couples vacation, she learns some dark secrets about her new boyfriend. Stan admits he was nervous to meet the almost-forgotten Gillooly; one might imagine Jeff Stone might have had the same trepidation. In between the takes when we had to do the set-ups, I would run upstairs and two people would help me out of this boot and I would just take my foot and put it in a bucket of ice.. Now, hes leading The Falcon and the Winter Soldier alongside Anthony Mackies Sam Wilson on Disney+. A post shared by Sebastian Stan (@imsebastianstan) on Aug 9, 2019 at 8:56am PDT. And now, this show was the first time we kind of really dove into more things with him deeply. "I really loved his performance in I, Tonya [in which he plays Tonya Harding's ex-husband Jeff Gillooly] and I felt like the choices he was making in that role were really specific and really interesting, and I knew that if he was committed to making Steve work that it was going to be great. So, theres all these pieces to that character kind of, as hes trying to find a better way of life and fit into the world better and also give him a new life, so to speak, in the shadow of Steve Rogers. I spoke to her the next day, like it was all very fast, and we had been searching for the right Noa for a while so it was great. Even in his Marvel career, Stan has been able to analyze the complexities of masculinity in his acting. There was such a commitment and dedication to everything he was doing. Making a splash: A deep dive into the live-action Little Mermaid with a new generation's Ariel. YA genre tribute. Yet, Stan does exactly what he needs to, which is to take some of the blame away from Harding in a re-examination of the Kerrigan attack. During the defense's cross-examination of E. Jean Carroll, Trump's attorney asked the writer why she "did not scream" when she was "supposedly raped.". Sometimes its even nice to pop around to different gyms in the city, so youre not always doing the same thing. How much of your work is about looking like a character, versus the internal life of a character?Im a firm believer that the outer life of a person really informs how you act. Monica Lewinsky: 25 Randoms on the 25th Anniversary of the Bill Clinton Calamity. In I, Tonya, Stan looks almost nothing like the rugged and brooding Bucky Barnes. Fresh deals with quite shocking topics, namely the kidnapping and abuse of women for the purpose of cannibalism, with Stan's character even remarking at one point that he targets women because they simply "taste better" than men. It takes place in the 80s, and it's a great script; its a little bit different. Cave admitted she had already decided to give Stan the role before he'd sent the clip thanks to his audition, but the video footage proved how committed he was to the part. What youre wearing, you are presenting to the room. Sebastian Stan has been on the promotional trail for "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier," but this year's awards season gave him the excuse to champion a . Along with the short hair and mustache, Stan assumes Gilloolys meek-until-explosive temperament and his soft, delicate voice. However, Sebastian Stan is well known for putting in the work when it comes to the fight choreography, dating right back to his intense hand to hand scraps with Steve Rogers in Captain America: The Winter Soldier that introduced the world to the Bucky Barnes knife flip. ", Referring back to the video in which Stan danced with a knife she added: "We always talk about that, like we had to prepare so much of this movie over Zoom, on text message and over the phone there was a lot of videos sent back and forth of different scenes and different styles to try out. That means we see Hardings accusations of intense domestic abuse as well as Gilloolys versionin which he insists he was a supportive husband to his selfish wife. Sebastian Stan has shared his rather unusual audition tape for Hulu's comedy-thriller Fresh, in which he plays a creep named Steve with some rather, um, meaty predilections. They would be naked because they just did this. Well, thatll do it. Wayfair Huge Deal-A-Thon - Up to 60% off everything! I know, even if they did, you couldnt tell me anything. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. What do you do when its nice out, to take advantage?Oh, the usual. "She really understood it, she got it. I didnt even realize it actually, I used to love Luke Skywalker when I was younger. Alberto E. Rodriguez . FRESH | Official Trailer | Searchlight Pictures. At the grocery store she has . I mean, I think, if anything, it only adds to their performance, because they're just as grossed out because they're imagining what they're doing is real. Read a partial transcript of the Sebastian Stan interview below. It was just so crazy. "She was like, 'man, today's crazy' [and] I'm like, 'yeah, but did you see what's on the schedule for tomorrow?' When he told the . You cant really blame them, either. Want more movie news? "Obviously he has a sort of inherent magnetism in him, and so I already knew that I wasn't worried about the chemistry between him and Daisy, I knew it was going to be great. Its clear to me that only someone who feels extremely emasculated could possibly behave like that. Id be up for it whenever. The dark comedic tone of the film has been polarizing for critics and audiences, but they represent screenwriter Steven Rogerss (not .css-umdwtv{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:.0625rem;text-decoration-color:#FF3A30;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:inherit;-webkit-transition:background 0.4s;transition:background 0.4s;background:linear-gradient(#ffffff, #ffffff 50%, #d5dbe3 50%, #d5dbe3);-webkit-background-size:100% 200%;background-size:100% 200%;}.css-umdwtv:hover{color:#000000;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;-webkit-background-position:100% 100%;background-position:100% 100%;}that Steven Rogers) attempts to show their relationship from the wildly contradictory interviews with Harding and Gillooly. And speaking of GQ Style, Stan tried on the seasons slickest sunglasses for the debut issue. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Cond Nast. But its dark, man, because as funny as those comedians were, there was a dark side. Tuxedo jacket, jeans, and shoes by Saint Laurent; shirt by Tom Ford. Trailer Mimicking Filmmakers Style Divides Social Media, Italys Far East Film Festival: Malaysian Drama Abang Adik Sweeps Top Prizes, Matthew Lawrence Says an Agency Fired Him After He Refused to Take Off His Clothes for an Award-Winning Director, CinemaCon Takeaways: Ryan Goslings Barbie Ken-ergy, Wicked Wows and The Flash Frenzy, Netflix Lands Adam McKay Movie Starring Robert Pattinson, Amy Adams, Hollywood Flashback: In 1987, Fatal Attraction Would Not Be Ignored, Chlo Sevigny Is Craving Glamour: "How Many More Frumpy Mommies Can I Play?