‘Primetime’ Trailer: Robert Pattinson Suits Up as ‘To Catch a Predator’ Host Chris Hansen in A24 Crime Thriller

A24 has released the trailer for “Primetime,” giving a first look at Robert Pattinson as “To Catch a Predator” host Chris Hansen. The drama-thriller sees Pattinson step into Hansen’s shoes during a significant chapter in the history of the show, which followed Hansen and a camera crew as they executed sting operations designed to catch child predators. The official logline reads, “In 2006, ‘To Catch a Predator’ host Chris Hansen sets out to make television history.” The cast also features Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo and Phoebe Bridgers. Popular on Variety “To Catch a Predator” ran from 2004 to 2007 as a periodic special investigative report and primetime segment on Dateline NBC. The show followed undercover sting operations across the United States. In November 2006, Rockwall County assistant district attorney Bill Conradt killed himself as Texas police and the “To Catch a Predator” team entered his home with search and arrest warrants. Conradt had chatted with the show’s fake “child” actor, but did not travel to meet up. After the controversial incident, “To Catch a Predator” was canceled in 2008, following an investigation by ABC’s “20/20” and a lawsuit filed by Conradt’s sister. In its time on air, the show was massively popular, and the 2025 documentary “Predators” unpacked viewers’ fascination with the series and Conradt’s suicide. “Primetime” is scheduled for theatrical release on Sept. 25. The film is a Range Media, Icki Eneo Arlo and Square Peg production. Lance Oppenheim directed in his narrative feature film debut. Producers include Pattinson, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Fred Berger, Brighton McCloskey, Lars Knudsen and Tyler Campellone. Watch the full trailer below.