Winter Soldier Star Proposes a Low-Budget Bucky Barnes Film to Marvel Chief
Sebastian Stan has floated the idea of a standalone Bucky Barnes film to Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, describing it as a small-budget thriller in the vein of Sicario. The actor says he was half-joking, but Feige reportedly liked the concept. Stan will next appear as Bucky in Avengers: Doomsday this December.
The actor's proposed narrative centers on a low-cost, tense character study where Bucky becomes fixated on an individual tied to his HYDRA-era conditioning. Although presented playfully, Marvel's chief reportedly found the concept appealing.
This pitch follows a precedent where Ryan Gosling successfully campaigned for a Ghost Rider project. Bucky has remained a secondary figure for years, and Stan's upcoming schedule includes Avengers: Doomsday and filming for The Batman Part 2, where he is rumored to play Harvey Dent.
A low-budget, character-focused thriller could offer a refreshing alternative to the MCU's typical large-scale spectacles, potentially appealing to audiences seeking more intimate storytelling. If greenlit, it may elevate Sebastian Stan's profile and provide a long-overdue spotlight for a supporting character, possibly influencing how studios balance franchise continuity with standalone artistic ventures.