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Sebastian Stan (born August 13, 1982) is a Romanian-born American actor. He gained recognition for his role as Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier in the Marvel Cinematic Universe media franchise, beginning with the film Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), and serving as a lead actor in the Disney+ miniseries The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) and the film Thunderbolts*( 2025). On television, Stan played Carter Baizen in Gossip Girl (2007–2010) and the Mad Hatter in Once Upon a Time (2012), and starred in the miniseries Political Animals (2012). In 2022, he received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Tommy Lee in the Hulu series Pam & Tommy, earning nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. On Broadway, Stan has appeared in the Eric Bogosian play Talk Radio (2007) and starred in the William Inge play Picnic (2013). On film, Stan had a supporting role in The Martian (2015), and starred in I, Tonya (2017) and Fresh (2022). For his performance in A Different Man (2024), he won a Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. For his portrayal of a young Donald Trump in The Apprentice (2024), Stan earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Sebastian Stan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
How to Make a Killing follows an ambitious but struggling entrepreneur who becomes entangled in a dangerous scheme to achieve rapid financial success. Desperate to escape poverty and prove themselves to skeptical family members, the protagonist makes increasingly questionable decisions that blur the line between clever business tactics and outright criminality. As they navigate a world of morally ambiguous characters—con artists, corrupt officials, and ruthless competitors—they discover that every shortcut comes with a hidden cost. The story explores themes of desperation, ambition, and the corrupting influence of greed, building toward a climax where the protagonist must confront the consequences of their choices. Dark humor punctuates the tension as the character's schemes spiral in unexpected directions, forcing them to question whether success achieved through deception is worth the price of their integrity and relationships.
