Robert Pattinson plays American TV host Chris Hansen in the upcoming drama Primetime. The film centers on the origins of Hansen’s true-crime NBC Dateline program To Catch A Predator. The series ran from 2004 to 2007 and documented investigations in which Hansen confronted adult men lured to a sting house expecting to meet underage girls. The investigations worked with law enforcement using hidden cameras and actors posing as minors to apprehend alleged offenders, reaching millions of viewers. The trailer features Pattinson imitating Hansen’s questioning style. The film is directed by Lance Oppenheim and stars Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, and Phoebe Bridgers, marking Bridgers’ acting debut.
"Working with law enforcement, Hansen and his team employed hidden cameras and actors posing as minors to apprehend alleged paedophiles, with the show reaching millions of viewers."
"In the newly released trailer, Pattinson can be heard imitating the host's voice, asking questions characteristic of Hansen's confrontational style."
""What would have happened if I wasn't here? You see how this looks, right? At the end of the day, man must be held accountable for the decisions that he makes. Do you agree?""
""I'm Chris Hansen from Dateline NBC, and you're about to be a part of television history.""
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