Robert Pattinson says Primetime film is not an attack on Chris Hansen

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12 Oct 2026 • 5:03 PM MYT
The Independent
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Robert Pattinson says Primetime film is not an attack on Chris Hansen

  • Robert Pattinson has stated that his upcoming psychological thriller Primetime is not intended as an indictment of television presenter Chris Hansen.
  • Directed by Lance Oppenheim, the film dramatises the behind-the-scenes creation of the controversial American reality series To Catch a Predator.
  • Pattinson stars as Hansen, an NBC journalist who collaborated with vigilante groups to expose child predators through sting operations.
  • Screenwriter Ajon Singh explained that the film explores themes of public shaming and human nature rather than seeking to moralise on the subject.
  • Although Hansen previously voiced concerns that the movie aimed to demonise him, he has encouraged audiences to watch it and form their own opinions.

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