Chris Hansen Says A24 Wouldn't Screen Pattinson's 'Primetime'

Key Points:

• Chris Hansen, known for hosting "To Catch a Predator," was invited to a private screening of the A24 film "Primetime," which depicts his career, but left after refusing to sign a legal agreement he found overly restrictive.
• Hansen claims the agreement asked him to relinquish rights to his name, image, and potential legal claims related to the film, which his lawyers advised against, leading to him not viewing the movie.
• The film, starring Robert Pattinson as Hansen, is described by A24 as "inspired by true events" and is not officially labeled a biopic; Hansen has no financial involvement or prior consultation with the production.
• "Primetime," directed by Lance Oppenheim and written by Ajon Singh, premieres at the Venice Film Festival and opens in theaters on September 25, dramatizing the rise of "To Catch a Predator" on NBC.
• Hansen expressed frustration over the timing and communication regarding the film's production and said he will likely watch it as a regular viewer, referencing his famous catchphrase to Pattinson: "Take a seat right over there."