Robert Pattinson is stepping into the intense world of reality television in the brand new trailer for the upcoming movie Primetime. A24 dropped the gripping footage on August 6, giving fans their first real look at the actor completely transforming into Chris Hansen. The film explores the origins of the highly controversial hit television show To Catch a Predator and drops into theaters later this fall.
The new trailer highlights a tense true story about television
Pattinson plays the host of the popular NBC series To Catch a Predator. The movie digs deep into how Hansen secured a major time slot by blending reality broadcasting with vigilante justice.
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Director Lance Oppenheim guides the story, which looks less like a standard biography and more like a tense thriller. The newly released footage shows the heavy tension that happened when the film crew confronted individuals arriving at a sting house. The real series was incredibly popular but drew a lot of criticism during its run on network television.
- Category: Entertainment
- Genre: Thriller
- Director: Lance Oppenheim
- Release date: September 25
- Key stars: Robert Pattinson, Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, Phoebe Bridgers
A beloved comedy star makes a surprise appearance on screen
Aside from the lead performance, the two-minute video packs in a few unexpected faces. Fans of The Office might notice a quick appearance from Creed Bratton. It is not clear who he plays just yet, but seeing him pop up in a big studio release has people talking.
Singer Phoebe Bridgers also makes her acting debut in the project. She appears as a member of the sting team during the investigations. A24 has a habit of turning uncomfortable true stories into great movies. If this short video is any clue, it is getting ready to show us the dark truth behind one of the most famous shows of the early 2000s.
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