Stan was so hungry for the part of Captain Kirk that he did a photoshoot of himself as William Shatner and sent it to Abrams. Photo: Gareth Cattermole/ for BFI Say what you like about Sebastian Stan,

Sebastian Stan reveals trying to get J. J. Abrams's attention for Star Trek (2009) by sending images of himself in Shatner/Kirk poses.

Years before playing Donald Trump in 'The Apprentice', Sebastian Stan auditioned for leading roles in 'Star Trek' and 'Green Lantern'.

Sebastian Stan has opened up about missing out on big Star Trek and DC roles. The actor, who rose to fame as The Winter Soldier in Marvel, recalled his earlier days as an actor, revealing he got close to landing the parts of James T Kirk in 2009’s Star Trek and Hal Jordan in 2011’s Green Lantern.

Sebastian Stan shared his near misses with iconic roles in 'Star Trek' and 'Green Lantern'. Despite screen tests and preparation, he lost out to Chris Pine and Ryan Reynolds respectively, and now views those missed opportunities as blessings.

Sebastian Stan "desperately wanted" to play Captain Kirk in director J.J. Abrams' 'Star Trek' before Chris Pine ultimately won the part.

Sebastian Stan has admitted he "desperately wanted" the lead roles in Star Trek and Green Lantern. The Marvel actor has revealed what blockbuster movies he came close to getting before he landed his ongoing role of Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier in 2011's Captain America: The First Avenger.