Robert Pattinson Is Ready for
vulture.com • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Robert Pattinson stars as Chris Hansen, the host of To Catch a Predator, in the upcoming film Primetime, marking a unique role where he portrays a real-life figure known for sting operations targeting predatory adults.
- Primetime is the feature debut of director Lance Oppenheim, known for documentaries like Some Kind of Heaven, and explores the controversial and intense nature of Hansen's show, highlighting ethical questions around entrapment.
- The film also features Merritt Wever as a producer assisting Hansen, with Skyler Gisondo and Phoebe Bridgers playing adults posing as minors in the sting operations.
- Pattinson’s portrayal emphasizes Hansen’s media-driven ambition and relentless pursuit of fame, offering a complex look at the man behind the sensationalized TV persona.
- Primetime will premiere at the Venice Film Festival later this month and is scheduled for theatrical release on September 25.
