Chris Hansen disputes A24 screening agreement for upcoming film "Primetime"
Former "To Catch a Predator" host Chris Hansen says an NDA for a private screening of the A24 movie "Primetime" would force him to waive rights to his life, while the studio says the document is a standard screening agreement.
Chris Hansen, the former host of "To Catch a Predator," has raised concerns about a nondisclosure agreement he was asked to sign before attending a private screening of the upcoming film "Primetime," which portrays a character based on him. Hansen provided a portion of the document to media outlets, noting that Clause 5 appears to release the studio and its affiliates from any claims related to the project, which he interprets as a request to relinquish rights to his personal story.
"There was no way in hell I was going to sign that," Hansen told reporters, adding that he believes A24 is attempting to undermine his interests.
A source from A24 described the agreement as a standard screening NDA that was sent to Hansen a week before the scheduled preview. The studio said Hansen had the opportunity to return the document with suggested revisions after consulting his attorney, but he chose to attend the screening without doing so.
The film, starring Robert Pattinson as a fictionalized version of Hansen, has generated significant online discussion following its trailer release. Critics have praised Pattinson's performance, noting its resemblance to Hansen's on-screen persona.
The dispute highlights differing interpretations of the legal language in the screening agreement, and it remains unclear how the matter will be resolved as the film approaches its release.