Chris Hansen denounces A24’s “Primetime” as fictionalized portrayal

Chris Hansen denounces A24’s “Primetime” as fictionalized portrayal

On 1 October, former “Dateline” host Chris Hansen said the A24 thriller “Primetime,” which premiered in Venice, is a completely fictionalized portrayal that exploits his name and that he may consider legal action, Variety reported. He had first offered a brief reaction after a private screening on 25 September, calling the movie unrealistic and detached from his real investigations, a view also noted by Deadline.

The film, in which Robert Pattinson plays Hansen, was described by Slate as part of the actor’s busy release slate, and Variety said it opened in the United States with a $19. 2 million debut, the studio’s third-best opening.

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Chris Hansen Robert Pattinson A24

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Venice, Italy

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1 octobre 2026
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They Exploited Me
They Exploited Me

Variety • 01 oct. 20h26

The former "Dateline" host criticized the A24 movie "Primetime" as a complete work of fiction that exploits his name, while noting the film’s box-office success and discussing possible legal action.

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30 septembre 2026
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How the Primetime actor reached his prime.
How the Primetime actor reached his prime.

slate.com • 30 sept. 09h45

The A24 drama Primetime, directed by Lance Oppenheim, features Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen and adds to the actor’s slate of four major releases this year.

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28 septembre 2026
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Primetime Box Office Proves Robert Pattinson's Star Power
Primetime Box Office Proves Robert Pattinson's Star Power

Variety • 28 sept. 13h50

"Primetime," starring Robert Pattinson, opened with $19.2 million in the United States, marking A24's third-best debut and positioning the low-budget thriller for profitability.

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26 septembre 2026
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Chris Hansen Finally Saw 'Primetime', Still Not A Fan
Chris Hansen Finally Saw 'Primetime', Still Not A Fan

Deadline • 26 sept. 01h55

Chris Hansen said the film felt detached from his real investigations, while lead actor Robert Pattinson hopes the movie serves as a compliment to Hansen's work.

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25 septembre 2026
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Detached From Reality
Detached From Reality

Variety • 25 sept. 18h23

Former "To Catch a Predator" host Chris Hansen said the film "Primetime" was unrealistic and offered a brief reaction, promising a detailed review on his podcast.

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