# Robert Pattinson's Chris Hansen is going completely insane in Primetime trailer

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-08-06 14:29 UTC · Category: Entertainment · Sources: 10 · Current Velocity: 8.7

## Executive Summary
A trailer for the crime thriller Primetime features Robert Pattinson portraying To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen.

## Intelligence Brief
A first trailer has been released for the A24 crime thriller Primetime, featuring Robert Pattinson starring as television host Chris Hansen in a retelling of the To Catch a Predator story. The promotional material, which includes appearances by Jeff Zucker, portrays an icy and intense depiction of the predator-hunting series, according to coverage across entertainment outlets including Variety, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, Rolling Stone, IndieWire, Consequence of Sound, and the A.V.


Coverage does not yet specify the exact plot details beyond the premise of the To Catch a Predator retelling, leaving the full narrative arc outside the scope of current reporting. Additional details regarding the release schedule or broader distribution plans are not yet established in the available headlines.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What is Primetime?
Primetime is an A24 crime thriller film that retells the To Catch a Predator story.

### Who stars as Chris Hansen in the trailer?
Robert Pattinson stars as Chris Hansen.

### Which outlets have covered the trailer release?
Coverage includes Variety, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, Rolling Stone, IndieWire, Consequence of Sound, and the A.V. Club.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Story, Catch, Robert Pattinson's Chris Hansen, Primetime, Trailer Robert Pattinson Is Chris Hansen, Icy Retelling, Trailer Robert Pattinson Suits Up, Host Chris Hansen

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consequence of Sound | Robert Pattinson Hunts Predators as Dateline's Chris Hansen in Primetime Trailer | 2026-08-06 13:10 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMie0FVX3lxTE9CTTUydFVUM1hpeWZaMnZwODZLUFFySkJ2cEYyZDdZYmNnam0wYzFWYkhha04zOWg2WFg1VFhYM0RhNERja0RwQzFQUC1RdC12Z2RTeW0wcDc2VE9oSXFrajhfV21YSHNDTE9DRTdadTRzOFYxdFBkY1RETQ?oc=5) |
| IndieWire | ‘Primetime’ Trailer: Robert Pattinson Is Chris Hansen in Icy Retelling of the ‘To Catch a Predator’ Story | 2026-08-06 13:10 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxOanBFa3RhQmw3LXZMVXFqZ1Eyb3pMeVJGWDV3ZkM5NTduOFlLMUJJT2o2Z2RxUWt5TklRdWp0U0JNTms5aHNCaGpBb1VubnRIdE0yaEtMTlJnRDNQVXNDeHVJbnNLcWxwVXI5QkdMY2FPdzcyaktQRHhjbUF2UEVBdWRqZ1pVRmFidEVDRHZIaEo4M3pVNzNvNTFGVWVUU2dB?oc=5) |
| Variety | ‘Primetime’ Trailer: Robert Pattinson Suits Up as ‘To Catch a Predator’ Host Chris Hansen in A24 Crime Thriller | 2026-08-06 13:10 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxPQTFHUXBOaWpDWWhyMEEteFdKVmdHWUhSbXVjNEZDTlJOT3U5dVNFYUlFdDNQWkZpTksxZC1rT0dKanpsVFlIN3Y0LXBwaDZ2QnRXeVFvTmo3SzN5OTR2SDY2TWgzQTViXzhBTE9GbjlOc1ZSSlY3YVlIOEJCNEk4dkpVM0N0dk9CRTlqSDhOdkM5dkkwdDZxY0xJMzR2ZkRH?oc=5) |
| Deadline | 'Primetime' Trailer: First Trailer For 'To Catch A Predator' Drama Starring Robert Pattinson | 2026-08-06 13:10 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxOTEZLNzdPaHZ0UTRpdjM4YjdJT19oVlkzU2pEdlFBUndYcmtBM2REY2NwSDNQcm10RjRpQjdJTGZ1V0d5N0R5NTdmOFgzT3gyVWo4by1vb2toYmdyNUluNDRuc2JkOFZxWHlMSzNHQ1Z5RlJmNDA1QWxYaDlKd3NCYWRWWW5MamdXTHBDMXlDaEdrN2lXZlFCOFQ1UGU3Vms?oc=5) |
| A.V. Club | Robert Pattinson's Chris Hansen is going completely insane in Primetime trailer | 2026-08-06 13:10 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiekFVX3lxTE9HZUFlOUU4dy1sMXF0RE9ncHVVOEtPQXNuWXljT2g3N1dQQXVRYmF6N014ci1PN1BwbktTTUMwS0wtTm1LSUZMMUQ4amJUQzNQa3ozTnRwa0ptaURYZUgzSHVHTURQWHZfRXF1U3lhVkYyaUFkS3Uyb3l3?oc=5) |
| Variety | ‘Primetime’ Trailer: Robert Pattinson Suits Up as ‘To Catch a Predator’ Host Chris Hansen in A24 Crime Thriller  | 2026-08-06 13:03 | [Source Link](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/primetime-trailer-robert-pattinson-to-catch-predator-1236828508/) |
| Entertainment Weekly | ‘Primetime’ full trailer: Robert Pattinson is journalist Chris Hansen, out to catch a predator | 2026-08-06 13:03 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxOUGdaN3g2RTgtZVM0eXRyd2NIMHV4NGlRTnhLUUIwV1NGYzZYRzhDZmwxdjhrNFk2VkZ0c2J1WlRrdjJFRGQ0UlhGU3oxX2F3aXFGdHVMMTRIUXVETk5RQUJKcUhBLUxadHk0czVkWFNvWWIzMGpycXBiQ1NTdXdqN2FFakxYdjhaOGRQaVBpMFppbGdiN1E?oc=5) |
| Vulture | Robert Pattinson Is Ready for ‘Primetime’ in A24 Trailer | 2026-08-06 13:03 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxPZ2t5X0d0bVpBQWhLOW9ZSl82UmM3ZXpJMWJNRjVEeS13b3NCdHh1czdmd2F1YmEwcWluaDBiNGUyMS1lQlRfVE5MUnZ4QTA0YUNkNUI3T3B6ODhVSUpsMy04ajVYSHpYcy1KNk5IOFdhVWtPOGdxZVJGeTlRSVh4clQ5ZzNzNVhNWDdJaU1yZnhwY0lOV1E?oc=5) |
| Rolling Stone | 'Come On In': See New Trailer for 'To Catch a Predator' Movie 'Primetime' Starring Robert Pattinson | 2026-08-06 13:03 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwAFBVV95cUxNZlhPNHRQbVFZdzY1MlRrS2VTWVZ2Z0hKWEZ0OHZxMXZOdEd5dWxFakVHQ28tUF9BYWktSTR0TDdBRTdaLUxwTVJaQW96b0NtUFM5MmRHMEJHZEtMVVZ0VUFJemNEMDJ5NDFXaDl4TlV5bE9DZ2RxVHExQnpTdDBXWkxPSWZDNzdwYTRtQ1hmRDEwUVU3UkkwVEhoWjJwajVndWVnYURDZ2JhOVFPRlRveHBjTkZpVmtoam9tMTNhQ3U?oc=5) |
| The Hollywood Reporter | Jeff Zucker Disses Robert Pattinson in Riveting ‘Primetime’ Trailer: “I Don’t Like Your Show” | 2026-08-06 13:03 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAFBVV95cUxQT2xZclh3aUM0U1FPZFNkcWJyTmozSkZnRk51VXdpYlBma3JOSmxGTmZzNjlaaVBvamhkWnJvSWM2SUt3a2FyMUlhWHlVUTQ5dnVBT0pQdGpiWHdoakVOZTJpcFM4cjl1M2tBZUFCWFJad3pxUzJGS1FiZm5DSFhXV3ppc2QyT1BZeERXNnVhRnVUemJfRmk4cHNuNlZtOXpNT09Jbg?oc=5) |
| Yahoo News Canada | ‘Primetime’ Trailer: Robert Pattinson Is Chris Hansen in Icy Retelling of the ‘To Catch a Predator’ Story | 2026-08-06 13:03 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxNbHdtZ2M2XzdsbXFhY01Ka2lEb003S3pkSGtFR3dFczdHY3ZjVHBUOTYzQnZYRm5TdkkySVhNM0NUeTJPZVVLTmxKeGM2VUVmVXRDRzJISlFac2Y1aHNBb21OVW42WVJZMUZyamVDRzhCWXlQdnViZjl1eE5YXzk2a1RNaVZyR0lE?oc=5) |

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