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Chris Hansen Isn’t Sold on Robert Pattinson Playing Him, Wanted Ice Age Star Instead
Yahoo • • general
Key Points:
- Chris Hansen, former host of To Catch a Predator, revealed he was not involved in the production of A24's Primetime and did not personally choose Robert Pattinson for the role portraying him.
- Hansen shared on the Serialously with Annie Elise podcast that he had once envisioned Denis Leary playing him, depending on the script's timeline.
- He expressed skepticism about Hollywood's motives, suggesting A24 used his name primarily to boost the film's commercial success.
- Although A24 contacted Hansen's team to involve him in the project, he declined to serve as a consultant during filming.
- Hansen plans to attend a private screening before offering a full review; Primetime, directed by Lance Oppenheim, is set to release in theaters on September 25, 2026.
