# Robert Pattinson plays Chris Hansen in Primetime trailer 2026-08-07T08:20:57+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A24 has released the first trailer for Primetime, starring Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen, the journalist who hosted NBC’s To Catch a Predator. The film follows the show’s rise, production and controversial legacy, with Pattinson recreating Hansen’s familiar confrontations with suspected online predators. Directed by Lance Oppenheim, Primetime will premiere in competition at the Venice International Film Festival before reaching theatres on September 25, 2026. To Catch a Predator aired from 2004 to 2007 and reportedly averaged more than seven million viewers during its final season. Its methods drew criticism, especially after a 2006 Texas sting linked to the death of assistant district attorney Bill Conradt. His estate sued NBC, which settled the case. The film also stars Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, Matthew Maher, Bokeem Woodbine and Phoebe Bridgers. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - hindustantimes.com - hindustantimes.com Tags: A24, Chris Hansen, Primetime, Robert Pattinson, To Catch a Predator Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/robert-pattinson-leads-primetime-trailer-as-chris-hansen/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/robert-pattinson-leads-primetime-trailer-as-chris-hansen/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.