Chris Hansen Slams A24's Primetime as 'Inaccurate'
Chris Hansen criticizes A24's Primetime, calling it a heavily dramatized and inaccurate depiction of his career and personal life.
Chris Hansen has publicly criticized A24's new film Primetime, calling it a heavily dramatized and inaccurate depiction of his career and personal life. Hansen shared his thoughts on his podcast, Have a Seat with Chris Hansen.
Primetime was directed by Lance Oppenheim and written by Ajon Singh. It was released in theaters on September 25, 2026, and runs 110 minutes. The film is set in 2006 and stars Robert Pattinson as a fictionalized version of Hansen.
Hansen said Pattinson's character does not resemble him. He also criticized the studio for making the film without consulting him or people who worked on the original series, To Catch a Predator.
The original To Catch a Predator segments involved undercover operations and the organization Perverted Justice. Primetime is playing in theaters now.
Quick answers
What did Chris Hansen say about the Primetime movie?
Hansen said the film was a heavily dramatized and inaccurate depiction of his career and personal life, and that Robert Pattinson's character does not resemble him.
Who plays Chris Hansen in Primetime?
Robert Pattinson plays a fictionalized version of Chris Hansen in Primetime.
When was Primetime released?
Primetime was released in theaters on September 25, 2026.