‘To Catch A Predator’ movie angers Chris Hansen
New York Post • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Chris Hansen, known for "To Catch a Predator," criticizes the upcoming film "Primetime," starring Robert Pattinson as an inaccurate and overly dark portrayal of his life and work.
- Hansen asserts that the film, based partly on a 2007 Esquire article, distorts events, including a scene in the trailer that never happened, and that the filmmakers did not consult him.
- Legal disagreements over a nondisclosure agreement prevented Hansen from seeing the full movie before release, and he remains suspicious of the production company's intentions.
- Despite disappointment, Hansen plans to watch the film publicly and continues his sting operations through his TruBlu streaming service, while considering possible legal action after viewing the final product.
- The film’s director described the movie as a "love letter" to Hansen, blending fact and fiction, but Hansen and his team feel the final product diverged significantly from their expectations.
