The film follows Dateline NBC host Chris Hansen as he aims to make television history with To Catch a Predator in 2006. The movie stars Robert Pattinson, Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, and Phoebe Bridgers, and is directed by Lane Oppenheim in his feature debut.
Robert Pattinson is set to take on the role of Chris Hansen , the host of Dateline NBC’s To Catch a Predator, in the upcoming film Primetime .
The movie, which is expected to be released in the fall, follows Hansen as he attempts to make television history with the controversial series. The logline for the film simply states, In 2006, To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen sets out to make television history. The project is inspired by the early 2000s Dateline NBC program that quickly rose to extreme popularity under Hansen’s leadership.
The film marks the feature debut of director Lane Oppenheim, who previously directed documentary projects such as 2024’s Spermworld and the HBO documentary series Ren Faire. The movie is shrouded mostly in mystery, with the teaser trailer offering little concrete information about the plot. The trailer for Primetime shows four separate TV screens broadcasting various bits of what appear to be different home footage recordings.
Over the footage, Pattinson’s voice can be heard speaking in the style of Chris Hansen, telling someone they must be held accountable for the decisions they make before introducing himself as Hansen for Dateline NBC. Alongside Pattinson, the film also stars Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, and musical artist Phoebe Bridgers. The cast brings together a mix of established actors and a musician making a foray into film.
The teaser does not reveal any significant details about the storyline or how the film will depict the events from 2006, leaving audiences eager for more information. For Pattinson, Primetime is just one of several high-profile projects in 2026. He has already starred in the A24 film The Drama alongside Zendaya, which received positive reviews.
He is also set to appear in the Fernando Meirelles heist movie Here Comes the Flood, featuring Denzel Washington, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Danai Gurira, as well as ‘Dune: Part Three, which is scheduled for release later in the year. Primetime adds to Pattinson’s diverse filmography, showcasing his ability to take on dramatic and character-driven roles. The film is expected to generate significant attention due to its controversial subject matter and the involvement of the renowned actor.
Additional details about the movie, including its exact release date and a full trailer, are likely to be revealed in the coming months. Fans of both Pattinson and true crime stories will have much to anticipate with what promises to be a unique take on television history
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