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 ...
Star Guy Pearce is undoubtedly part of the reason ... the actor previously recalled how he had flown to London to read for the role of Ra's al Ghul in Nolan's "Batman Begins" in 2005.
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.