Actor Robert Pattinson appears as a Chris Hansen-inspired figure in A24’s Robert Pattinson Primetime teaser, which previews the film ahead of its September 11, 2026, release.
The 63-second teaser shows Pattinson putting on a sports coat associated with the “Dateline NBC” reporter and “To Catch a Predator” host. The clip also highlights Pattinson’s altered voice and delivery.
Witness television history. PRIMETIME, a new film by Lance Oppenheim, starring Robert Pattinson. In theaters this Fall. pic.twitter.com/ORfsvz7qt7
— A24 (@A24) May 27, 2026
The teaser references Hansen’s familiar confrontational style, including brief lines reminiscent of “To Catch a Predator.” Pattinson’s face appears 38 seconds into the preview.
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“Primetime” revisits the early-2000s “Dateline NBC” series, which aired from 2004 to 2007. The film also examines the darker legacy of the show, including a suicide linked to a 2007 segment. The project also features musician Phoebe Bridgers in her acting debut.