Guy Pearce reveals Warner Bros. exec blocked him from working with Christopher Nolan after Memento

Guy Pearce revealed that a Warner Bros. executive blocked him from working with director Christopher Nolan after their collaboration on "Memento." Pearce expressed surprise at this, noting that he had been interested in roles in Nolan's films, including "Batman Begins" and "The Prestige." Pearce shared that he initially had no desire to pursue a Hollywood career, preferring to work in Australia. His breakthrough came with "L.A. Confidential," which he landed after promoting "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" in the U.S. Despite his success, Pearce faced challenges in Hollywood, particularly after his experience with the 2002 film "The Time Machine." This led him to focus on character-driven roles, returning to blockbuster films only with "Iron Man 3."