Robert Pattinson Stars as Chris Hansen in Gripping Predator Thriller
WHO:
IndieWire - Anna Faris plays Chris Hansen's wife, Mary Joan, in "Primetime."
IndieWire - The film also stars Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, and Phoebe Bridgers.
Coming Soon - Robert Pattinson stars as Chris Hansen, the host of "To Catch a Predator."
Deadline - The film is produced by A24 and directed by Lance Oppenheim.
WHAT:
IndieWire - "Primetime" is the second film in two years to address the rise and fall of "To Catch a Predator."
IndieWire - The film is directed by Lance Oppenheim, marking his narrative feature debut.
Hollywood Reporter - Jeff Zucker, former NBCUniversal chief, plays himself in the film and states, “I don’t really like your show, but America loves it,” regarding Hansen's program.
Hollywood Reporter - The film "Primetime" is set to hit theaters on Sept. 25.
Coming Soon - A24 released an official trailer for the film "Primetime."
Rolling Stone - The film "Primetime" is about the controversial Dateline NBC pedophile exposers.
Variety - The film depicts significant chapters in the history of "To Catch a Predator," focusing on sting operations to catch predators.
WHERE:
IndieWire - "Primetime" will have its world premiere at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.
Deadline - The film is set to have its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival.
WHEN:
IndieWire - "Primetime" is set to premiere at the Venice International Film Festival in September.
Rolling Stone - "Primetime" is scheduled to arrive in theaters next month.
WHY:
IndieWire - The film explores the controversial nature of "To Catch a Predator" and its impact on television history.
Coming Soon - The film aims to explore the impact of Chris Hansen's work in making television history through investigative journalism.
HOW:
IndieWire - The film's script is written by Ajon Singh, who collaborates with director Lance Oppenheim.
Variety - The film follows Hansen and a camera crew as they execute sting operations designed to catch predators.
(UPDATED August 7, 2026 03:50 UTC)
In an exciting new film titled "Primetime," Anna Faris stars as Mary Joan, the wife of Chris Hansen, alongside a talented cast that includes Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, and Phoebe Bridgers. Directed by Lance Oppenheim in his narrative feature debut, "Primetime" is set to explore the controversial legacy of "To Catch a Predator" and will have its world premiere at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival this September. The script, crafted by Ajon Singh, promises to delve into the significant impact this show has had on television history.
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(UPDATED August 7, 2026 00:46 UTC)
Jeff Zucker, the former NBCUniversal chief, makes a cameo as himself in the upcoming film "Primetime," where he candidly remarks, “I don’t really like your show, but America loves it,” in reference to Hansen's program. This film is generating buzz as it prepares for its theatrical release on September 25. Fans of the industry are eager to see how Zucker's insights play out on the big screen.
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(UPDATED August 6, 2026 18:29 UTC)
A24 has released an official trailer for the upcoming film "Primetime," which stars Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen, the host of "To Catch a Predator." The film, directed by Lance Oppenheim, will have its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival and is set to hit theaters next month. "Primetime" aims to explore the significant impact of Hansen's work in investigative journalism while depicting crucial moments in the history of sting operations to catch predators.