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Entertainment · Film · published 2026-09-05 · via Deadline

Early Venice Reviews Praise Pattinson in A24's 'Primetime'

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A24's new film 'Primetime' premiered at the Venice Film Festival, with Robert Pattinson playing Chris Hansen, the host of the controversial TV show 'To Catch a Predator.' The movie explores the downfall of the true-crime program, which used decoys to expose suspected child predators. Initial critical reactions are largely positive, with particular acclaim for Pattinson's performance.

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The project brings together indie studio A24 and director Lance Oppenheim for its Venice Film Festival debut. It dramatizes the real-life story

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