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Robert Pattinson plays Chris Hansen in Primetime trailer
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The trailer risks turning a troubling chapter in television into stylish true-crime entertainment. Fans praising Pattinson’s voice and mannerisms are discussing performance, while critics question whether the story needs revisiting. Both reactions can coexist. The real test will be whether Primetime examines the show’s policing and publicity methods, rather than treating televised confrontations as uncomplicated justice. Its handling of the Conradt case will reveal where it stands.
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