Chris Hansen Finally Saw 'Primetime', Still Not A Fan
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Chris Hansen, former host of To Catch a Predator, has finally seen the A24 thriller Primetime, which is based on a 2007 Esquire article featuring him and stars Robert Pattinson as Hansen.
- Hansen described the film as "bizarre" and "detached from reality," expressing that it did not accurately reflect his experiences or investigations.
- Despite Pattinson hoping Hansen would view the film as a compliment, Hansen's reactions have been mixed, including considering legal action and buying ad space to promote his true-crime network TruBlu.
- Hansen previously declined to sign a non-disclosure agreement required for an advanced screening, which prevented him from seeing the film before its release.
- His official review came after an invitation from the production team to a private screening, marking the end of a complex relationship with the film's portrayal of his story.
