Chris Hansen Says Robert Pattinson’s ‘Primetime’ Portrayal Feels Exploitative as He Considers Taking Legal Action
Hansen says entertainment lawyers told him he could have a decent case after A24 asked him to sign a restrictive preview agreement.
- Journalist Chris Hansen is considering legal action against independent film studio A24 regarding the upcoming movie "Primetime," which fictionalizes his time hosting NBC's "To Catch a Predator." The film releases September 25, 2026.
- Following an invitation to a private screening, Hansen refused to sign a restrictive agreement requiring him to sign away rights to his "name, image and brand." Production representatives subsequently denied him access to the film.
- Describing the project as "very exploitive," Hansen criticized the unauthorized use of his name and personal connections in the Lance Oppenheim-helmed thriller. He expressed concern the film lacks clarity regarding its status as fiction.
- To counter the film's release, Hansen purchased advertising space for his streaming network, TruBlu, to run before screenings. While receiving legal advice suggesting he could have "a decent case," he has not yet filed a lawsuit.
- Hansen acknowledged that publicly challenging the production risks turning the dispute into a promotional campaign. He remains uncertain whether pursuing formal legal action justifies the time investment required.
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Chris Hansen Says Robert Pattinson’s ‘Primetime’ Performance Is ‘Overly Dramatic,’ But His Wife and Kids Think It’s a ‘Pretty Good Imitation’
Chris Hansen recently gave his reaction to Robert Pattinson’s impression of him in the upcoming A24 drama-thriller “Primetime,” which chronicles Hansen’s stint as host of Dateline NBC’s “To Catch a Predator.” “I mean, obviously he has practiced imitating me, and while I think it’s overly dramatic, I think there is a pretty good imitation there […]
Robert Pattinson stars in the new film “Primetime” as controversial journalist Chris Hansen, who aimed to expose pedophiles. The post Chris Hansen was bothered by “Primetime” with Robert Pattinson appeared first on in.gr.
The Chris Hansen movie "feels very exploitive" to Chris Hansen
Chris Hansen seems to understand that the more he talks about—and rails against—the upcoming Primetime, the more people are going to want to see it. “If you protest it too much, do they turn it into a promotional situation where, ‘this is the movie Chris Hansen doesn’t want you to see,'” Hansen said during a recent appearance on The Dan Steven Show (via Deadline). “Well, in reality, it’s the movie Chris Hansen hasn’t even seen yet, so it’s a har…
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