Sebastian Stan Defends Co-Star Against Insensitive Remark

Sebastian Stan receives praise for his response to a reporter's insensitive comment about his co-star.

Davy

• Published in Film & TV
• February 19, 2024

Sebastian Stan, known for his role as Bucky Barnes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is being commended for standing up against a reporter who made an insensitive remark about his co-star during a press event.

Sebastian Stan is receiving accolades from fans for addressing a journalist's choice of words at a recent press conference.

The event centered around the film "A Different Man," which portrays the transformative journey of a man with a craniofacial condition undergoing surgery.

In the film, Sebastian Stan portrays the character post-surgery, depicting how it changes his life and career as an actor. Meanwhile, Adam Pearson portrays an actor playing Stan's character in a stage play based on his life.

During a press conference for the film, Sebastian Stan, known for his role in Marvel movies, took issue with a journalist's choice of words. The reporter referred to the character pre-surgery as a "beast," prompting Stan's reaction.

The journalist asked, "What do you think happens after the transformation from this so-called beast, as they call him, to this perfect man?"

Stan, clearly uncomfortable with the term, paused before responding. His reaction has sparked a conversation online about the use of such language, with many praising him for calling out the inappropriate terminology.

Stan responded to the journalist's choice of words by stating, "I am gonna call you out a bit on the choice of words there because I think part of why the film is important is because we often don't have maybe even the right vocabulary."

He emphasized that the situation is more complex than simply labeling someone as a "beast," highlighting the film's exploration of preconceived notions and the need for better understanding.

Reflecting on the film's message, Stan expressed that it's crucial to recognize and challenge these preconceptions, suggesting that society lacks proper education on how to truly understand such experiences.

Stan concluded his response by highlighting the film's ability to offer viewers a different perspective and encourage them to challenge their initial instincts.

Following Stan's remarks, many voiced their support for him, calling out the reporter's choice of words. One individual commended Stan for defending his colleague and actor, while others praised his polite and eloquent manner in addressing the issue.

At the Sundance premiere, Pearson, who has neurofibromatosis, shared how he and Stan connected over their shared experiences of invasion of privacy due to public scrutiny. He emphasized that the film provided a platform to explore these themes and offer viewers insight into the challenges faced by individuals with disfigurements.

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