United Kingdom, Feb. 1 -- Guy Pearce has managed his career in Hollywood "the way [he] wanted to handle it".

The 57-year-old actor first found fame on the Australian soap opera 'Neighbours' in the late 80s, and although he's also enjoyed significant success in the American movie business, Guy doesn't have any regrets about rejecting some lucrative career opportunities.

Speaking to Hello! magazine, Guy explained: "I wanted to handle Hollywood, the way I wanted to handle it.

"A lot of people would say I messed up my career because I didn't go and do big superhero movies like I should have, but I didn't want to go."

Guy is happy to keep working in Australia, even if the roles are less lucrative.

The actor shared: "If I got offered a goo...