# Sebastian Stan Bucky Barnes character discussions

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> Updated: 2026-09-10T21:40:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Actor Sebastian Stan has discussed potential future projects for his Marvel Cinematic Universe character, Bucky Barnes, also known as the Winter Soldier. Stan revealed that he pitched a “Sicario-esque” solo thriller concept to Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, describing it as a grounded, low-budget story about the character investigating his past. While Feige reportedly responded that the idea “sounds cool,” no official project has been announced.

Additionally, Stan has addressed fan speculation regarding the character’s potential fate in the upcoming film ‘Avengers: Doomsday’. While rumors suggest the character may die to facilitate multiversal plot points, Stan declined to confirm or deny these theories, stating that maintaining surprise is essential to the storytelling process.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Sebastian Stan addresses Bucky Barnes' fate and solo film pitch

Sebastian Stan addressed fan theories about Bucky Barnes' fate in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and revealed a previously pitched concept for a low-budget, thriller-style solo Winter Soldier film.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sebastian-stan-addresses-bucky-barnes-fate-and-solo-film-pitch

### 2026-09-08: Sebastian Stan pitches Winter Soldier solo film concept to Kevin Feige

Sebastian Stan revealed he pitched a grounded, low-budget Winter Soldier thriller concept to Marvel's Kevin Feige, drawing inspiration from the film Sicario.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sebastian-stan-pitches-winter-soldier-solo-film-concept-to-kevin-feige

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