Guy Pearce Realizes 'I Hate What I Did' in Christopher Nolan'sMemento: 'I'm S--- in That Movie'

Mar. 15, 2025

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Guy Pearcedoes not look back on his performance inChristopher Nolan’sMementofondly.“I watchedMementothe other day, and I’m still depressed. I’m s— in that movie,” Pearce, 57, tellsThe Sunday Timesof his performance in the 2000 thriller. “While it was playing, I realized I hate what I did.”

Guy Pearce attends the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on Jan. 5, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.Amy Sussman/Getty

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Christopher Nolan attends the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on Feb. 18, 2024 in London.Samir Hussein/WireImage

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Today, Pearce realizes why: “It’s because I’m no good inMemento.”Pearce reflected on how the performance compares to his other roles.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“It’s funny; people say I should’ve been nominated forMemento. Now I understand why I wasn’t,” he says. “I’m pleased withL.A. Confidential,but I look at this and go, ‘Oof! Nails on a chalkboard!’ If I reckon my performance inNeighboursis two out of 10,Mementois a five.”Pearce was also in talks for roles in several of Nolan’s other films includingThe PrestigeandBatman,but the roles ultimately went to other actors.

source: people.com