When the time came to cast Batman Begins, Nolan thought highly enough of Pearce to fly him out to London to read for Ra’s Al Ghul. However, Guy was ultimately denied the role by circumstances ...
Guy Pearce opened up about wanting to work ... Nolan flew him out to London to discuss him portraying Henri Ducard/Ra's al Ghul in Batman Begins - a role that eventually went to Liam Neeson.