Guy Pearce on Killing Faith, Acting Legacy & What’s Ahead

Actor Guy Pearce joined Darren Paltrowitz for a new Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz interview in September 2025, discussing his latest role in Killing Faith along with reflections on his expansive career and interests outside of acting. The full interview is embedded below and also available via the Paltrocast’s TV, OTT, and podcast outlets (**where to watch**).

To be released October 3, 2025 by **Shout! Studios, Killing Faith is a supernatural Western set in 1849 Arizona. Directed by [Ned Crowley](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2005950/)**, the film follows Pearce’s character, Dr. Steelbender, as he escorts a mother (DeWanda Wise) and her daughter (Emily Ford) across plague-ravaged territory in search of a healer, played by Bill Pullman. Along the way, they confront both external violence and internal questions of belief, science, and fear.

Pearce described the experience of making the film as both challenging and rewarding, praising the script’s ability to subvert traditional Western tropes. Rather than focusing on shootouts and clichés, Killing Faith leans into ambiguity, atmosphere, and themes of good versus evil. The actor noted that the story’s blend of faith, science, and superstition created fertile ground for powerful performances.

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The role adds to Pearce’s nearly four decades of acclaimed work in film and television. From breakout performances in The Adventures Of Priscilla: Queen Of The Desert and L.A. Confidential to iconic turns in Memento, The Proposition, Prometheus, and The King’s Speech, Pearce has continually reinvented himself. His television credits, including Mare Of Easttown, A Spy Amongst Friends, and his Emmy-winning role in Mildred Pierce, have cemented him as one of the most versatile actors of his generation.

Withinn the Paltrocast interview, Pearce also spoke candidly about hobbies and creative outlets beyond his acting career. Whether exploring music, writing, or other personal pursuits, he emphasized the importance of balance and curiosity in sustaining a long-term creative path. For more on Guy Pearce and Killing Faith, follow him on **Instagram. To watch the Killing Faith trailer, click [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptUTA9Te3Xk)**.

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