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.”
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.