A24's 'Primetime' Trailer: Robert Pattinson Portrays Chris Hansen in Film About 'To Catch a Predator' and Public Shame

Summary

A24 has released the first teaser for 'Primetime,' a new film directed by Lance Oppenheim starring Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen, the host of 'To Catch a Predator.' The film explores the uniquely American phenomenon of public shaming, vigilante justice, and the moral complexities of Hansen's controversial show. The teaser presents an eerie, unsettling look at the cultural moment surrounding the predator-catching series, with Pattinson's performance capturing Hansen's unsettling calm. The article discusses how the film fits into Pattinson's career pattern of playing characters trapped in social systems they don't understand, and examines Oppenheim's documentary background informing this narrative feature.