Robert Pattinson goes insane as Chris Hansen
A.V. Club • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Robert Pattinson stars in and produces "Primetime," an A24 film directed by Lance Oppenheim, focusing on the NBC show "To Catch A Predator" and its host Chris Hansen.
- The film appears to critique the original show's legacy, highlighting its controversial approach of entrapping individuals and publicly shaming them rather than primarily protecting children.
- Pattinson’s portrayal of Hansen emphasizes a disturbed, obsessive character driven to succeed at any human cost, suggesting the film will not humanize Hansen or justify his methods.
- "Primetime" also features Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, and Phoebe Bridgers, and is set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival before releasing in theaters on September 25.
