Chris Hansen criticizes Robert Pattinson film ‘Primetime’

Journalist Chris Hansen has publicly criticized the A24 film ‘Primetime’, a dramatized feature directed by Lance Oppenheim that stars Robert Pattinson as Hansen. The film explores the cultural impact and rise of the mid-2000s NBC series ‘To Catch a Predator’.

Hansen has described the portrayal as “pure fiction” and “detached from reality,” grading Pattinson’s performance a “D.” He expressed concerns that the film functions as a “hit piece” that transforms his work in child protection into a “horror film.” Hansen also noted that he was not consulted during production and criticized the restrictive nature of the non-disclosure agreement offered by the studio.

In response to the film, Hansen has promoted his own personal documentary, ‘I’m Chris Hansen’, through his streaming network, TruBlu. While film critics have praised Pattinson’s performance and the film’s stylistic approach, others have noted the production’s focus on the psychological and cultural tensions of the era.