Marvel Star Sebastian Stan Talks Transitioning to Indie Films in His 40s

According to a recent interview, Marvel actor Sebastian Stan, 43, has been reflecting on his evolving acting career. Stan, who is best known for his roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, says his work with the franchise "really helped me grow as a person and helped me grow as an actor."

However, Stan notes that he's now able to take on more critically acclaimed projects like I, Tonya, Pam & Tommy, A Different Man, and The Apprentice. He explains that this transition needed to happen later in his life, as he wasn't ready for certain roles earlier on. "This is where I'm finally now, and I'm lucky that it's happening in my 40s, and it didn't happen earlier for me because I look at these young guys like Timothée Chalamet and Austin Butler -- they're doing stuff that I don't think I could have done at their age."

Stan credits his international upbringing, having been born in Romania, as a factor in his personal and professional growth. "There was there was a significant part of my youth that I had to spend to get Americanized or to fit in and really find my way in a different way," he said. "But it's really now that I feel I'm finally getting to do the stuff I've always wanted to do."