Robert Pattinson responds to Chris Hansen's criticism of Primetime

At the Venice Film Festival, Robert Pattinson addressed Chris Hansen's criticism of his film Primetime, which is inspired by Hansen's To Catch a Predator series. Pattinson expressed hope that Hansen would like the film and acknowledged the influence of Hansen's character on the project. Hansen, who has not seen the film, raised ethical issues regarding its content and suggested Pattinson's portrayal was overly dramatic. He plans to watch the film when it releases in theaters on September 25, 2026.