Guy Pearce Reflects on Career Shift After Studio Film Struggles

The actor discusses the challenges of working on big-budget projects and his pivot to indie films following a difficult experience with 'The Time Machine.'

Guy Pearce revealed that his negative experience on the 2002 film 'The Time Machine' led him to reassess his career and avoid big studio projects.
Pearce described feeling creatively stifled during the production, citing a lack of control and dismissive attitudes from studio executives.
The actor has largely focused on indie and international films since, favoring projects that prioritize creative collaboration.
Pearce shared that a Warner Bros. executive blocked him from working with director Christopher Nolan after their successful collaboration on 'Memento.'
Currently nominated for a Golden Globe for his role in 'The Brutalist,' Pearce is seen as a frontrunner for an Oscar nomination in 2025.