Guy Pearce, star of Christopher Nolan’s “Memento,” revealed he was blocked from collaborating with the acclaimed director again. Speaking to Vanity Fair, Pearce shared that a Warner Bros. executive’s negative opinion of him ultimately derailed opportunities to work with Nolan on future projects.
Nolan, known for working with actors like Cillian Murphy, Michael Caine and Anne Hathaway multiple times, had reportedly considered Pearce for roles in major films such as “Batman Begins” and “The Prestige.” However, despite these discussions, Pearce hasn’t teamed up with Nolan since the 2000 release of “Memento.”
“I don’t get Guy Pearce”
Pearce claims the Warner Bros. executive bluntly told his agent, “I don’t get Guy Pearce. I’m never going to get Guy Pearce. I’m never going to employ Guy Pearce.”
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Reflecting on the situation, Pearce acknowledged that he, too, doesn’t “get” certain actors. Nevertheless, this executive’s opinion effectively shut him out of future Nolan films.
This isn’t the first time Warner Bros. has faced scrutiny for its behind-the-scenes decisions. For example, director David Ayer, who helmed the 2016 film “Suicide Squad,” has been vocal about his negative experience with the studio.
My turn… https://t.co/E5uumAwvdp pic.twitter.com/ckr9kzeGFD
— David Ayer (@DavidAyerMovies) July 29, 2021
In a social media post, Ayer stated, “The studio cut is not my movie. Read that again.”
Ayer also reignited calls in early December for the release of his original director’s cut of the film.
Life after “Memento”
Guy Pearce has built an impressive career since “Memento.” For instance, he starred in blockbusters like “Iron Man 3” and critically acclaimed films like “The King’s Speech.”
As for Nolan, his partnership with Warner Bros. ended after the 2020 release of “Tenet.” Meanwhile, the director’s most recent film, “Oppenheimer,” was made with Universal Pictures and became one of the highest-grossing films of 2023.
According to Variety, Nolan is working on a mysterious project slated for release in 2026.
[KENNEDY FELTON]
Talk about a plot twist! Guy Pearce – star of Christopher Nolan’s “Memento” – revealed in a new interview he’s been blocked from working with the director again.
Guy Pearce: “Beg my wife’s forgiveness before I blow your brains out.”
Nolan is known for working with many actors multiple times – like Cillian Murphy, Michael Caine, and Anne Hathaway. But speaking to Vanity Fair, Pearce said he hadn’t teamed up with Nolan since “Memento” in the early 2000s – even though the director discussed roles with him over the years for films like “Batman Begins” and “The Prestige.” So, why the snub? Pearce revealed an executive at Warner Bros. didn’t think he was worth the hype.
He claims the exec told his agent, “I don’t get Guy Pearce. I’m never going to get Guy Pearce. I’m never going to employ Guy Pearce.”
Pearce admits there are actors he doesn’t “get” either, but this decision ultimately meant he could never work with Nolan again.
This isn’t the first time the studio has been accused of questionable decisions. One example is the reported conflict with director David Ayer over his 2016 film “Suicide Squad.”
In a lengthy social media post, Ayer accuses Warner Bros. of drastically altering his original vision for the movie, saying in part, “The studio cut is not my movie. Read that again.” This month, he took to social media again, pushing for the director’s cut of the film.
As for Pearce – he still made his mark in Hollywood after “Memento.” Going on to star in blockbusters like “Iron Man 3” and the critically acclaimed “The King’s Speech.”
And Nolan’s tenure at Warner Bros. ended after the 2020 release of “Tenet.”
His most recent film “Oppenheimer” was made at Universal Pictures – and became one of the highest-grossing films of 2023. Variety reports the director has a new “mysterious” project reportedly slated for 2026.
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