Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen in the film Primetime
28 may 2026 в 00:13
Robert Pattinson astonishingly portrays Chris Hansen in the upcoming A24 film «Primetime». After the trailer’s release in May 2026, viewers familiar with Hansen’s shows were struck by how much his voice resembles the original.
The official logline for «Primetime» states: «In 2006, 'To Catch a Predator' host Chris Hansen seeks to create a television story». The film’s poster also conveys a familiar atmosphere with the tagline: «Are you ready to be part of a television story?»
Throughout the teaser trailer, Pattinson’s voice poses the question: «What if I wasn’t here? You see how this looks, right? After all, a person must be held accountable for their choices. Do you agree? Are you watching television? Well, you should know. I’m Chris Hansen from Dateline NBC. And you’re about to become part of a television story».
So who is Hansen? Hollywood Life shares everything you need to know about the real journalist and former host of «To Catch a Predator».
«To Catch a Predator» is a reality show on Dateline NBC that aired from 2004 to 2007. The program featured Hansen’s confrontations, filmed with hidden cameras, with adult men who came to a house intending to engage in sexual activities with minors. The operations typically ended in arrests and involved adults posing as teenagers from online chats.
Hansen is a television host, journalist, correspondent, and YouTube personality. After «To Catch a Predator» ended, the Chicago native continued working on the Investigation Discovery show «Killer Instinct», - which was short-lived and documented homicide cases.
In 2020, Hansen launched his podcast «Predators I’ve Caught», - where he discusses past crime investigations and cases involving pedophiles.
The film «Primetime», - starring Pattinson, is set to be released in theaters in September 2026. The studio has not yet announced a specific release date.
In addition to the drama actor, «Primetime» will also feature Skyler Gisondo, Merritt Wever, Phoebe Bridgers, Matthew Maher, Anna Faris, Sean Bridgers, and Bokim Woodbine in supporting roles
The official logline for «Primetime» states: «In 2006, 'To Catch a Predator' host Chris Hansen seeks to create a television story». The film’s poster also conveys a familiar atmosphere with the tagline: «Are you ready to be part of a television story?»
Throughout the teaser trailer, Pattinson’s voice poses the question: «What if I wasn’t here? You see how this looks, right? After all, a person must be held accountable for their choices. Do you agree? Are you watching television? Well, you should know. I’m Chris Hansen from Dateline NBC. And you’re about to become part of a television story».
So who is Hansen? Hollywood Life shares everything you need to know about the real journalist and former host of «To Catch a Predator».
«To Catch a Predator» is a reality show on Dateline NBC that aired from 2004 to 2007. The program featured Hansen’s confrontations, filmed with hidden cameras, with adult men who came to a house intending to engage in sexual activities with minors. The operations typically ended in arrests and involved adults posing as teenagers from online chats.
Hansen is a television host, journalist, correspondent, and YouTube personality. After «To Catch a Predator» ended, the Chicago native continued working on the Investigation Discovery show «Killer Instinct», - which was short-lived and documented homicide cases.
In 2020, Hansen launched his podcast «Predators I’ve Caught», - where he discusses past crime investigations and cases involving pedophiles.
The film «Primetime», - starring Pattinson, is set to be released in theaters in September 2026. The studio has not yet announced a specific release date.
In addition to the drama actor, «Primetime» will also feature Skyler Gisondo, Merritt Wever, Phoebe Bridgers, Matthew Maher, Anna Faris, Sean Bridgers, and Bokim Woodbine in supporting roles
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