Guy Pearce says Christopher Nolan originally wanted him and Jude Law in 'The Prestige'
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If I can only work with Chris Nolan once in my life, I'm fine with that. Despite his missed opportunities, Pearce remains content with his past collaboration in Memento.
He was talking to Jude Law and I about it, and next thing you know, he went and made it with Batman and Wolverine. Pearce's insights reveal how studio preferences can shape casting decisions.
There was an executive at Warner Bros. who admitted to my agent that I was not someone he believed in and ever wanted to work with. This emphasizes the influence of studio executives in an actor's career trajectory.
I'm glad we found that out because, for a while, it was weird that I could never get another job at Warner Bros. Pearce reflects on the power dynamics in Hollywood.
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