Robert Pattinson plays Chris Hansen in Primetime film
Robert Pattinson, who began Primetime as a producer, ultimately decided to play former NBC Dateline figure Chris Hansen in the Lance Oppenheim-directed film, which had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival and earned a nine-minute standing ovation. The drama, based on Luke Dittrich's Esquire article about a 2006 Dateline sting and the linked suicide of Bill Conradt, has drawn headlines because Hansen was not involved, objected to an NDA for a pre-screening and has reportedly bought advertising to play before some theatrical showings; the film opens in theaters Sept. 25 and has already stirred public debate about the sting-era journalism it depicts.
Primetime premiered at Venice and reignited debate over Dateline stings
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A film about the Dateline show To Catch a Predator was made and shown at Venice. The premiere drew strong applause and public objections from Chris Hansen. Next the film will open in theaters and may prompt more public discussion.
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