Chris Hansen, Robert Pattinson and To Catch a Predator

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Robert Pattinson explains what fascinated him about ‘To Catch a Predator’ host Chris Hansen
Robert Pattinson opens up about what fascinated him about Chris Hansen, the host of the iconic investigative series ‘To Catch a Predator’, while attending the London Film Festival premiere of ‘Primetime’ on October 11,

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Watch Robert Pattinson transform into “To Catch a Predator” host Chris Hansen in uncanny “Primetime” camera test
To Catch a Predator’s Chris Hansen Breaks Silence After Seeing ‘Primetime’: ‘Detached From Reality’
Robert Pattinson on new film Primetime and how hunting predators became hit TV
The British actor has already starred opposite Zendaya in The Drama, and played a key role in summer blockbuster The Odyssey.

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Primetime - London Film Festival: Stylish but superficial
Robert Pattinson Recalls ‘Primetime’ Script Feeling Like a ‘Grenade’ as A24 Thriller Premieres in London: It Was ‘Original and Funny… and a Little Dangerous’
Robert Pattinson Approached Chris Hansen Portrayal In ‘Primetime’ As “A Fan”: “I Was Trying To Make Him Cool”
"I mean, it's weird. I was trying to make him cool. He is cool. I'm a fan," Pattinson told ET.

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Channeling Jerry Maguire, Dracula, Mel Gibson: Why ‘Primetime’ director says Robert Pattinson made choices ‘like no other actor in history’
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Why Robert Pattinson chose to star in and produce 'Primetime'

‘Primetime' reveals the story behind ‘To Catch a Predator' | Review

A different take on the true crime conversation is happening with Lance Oppenheim's new film "Primetime." The movie follows Chris Hansen (Robert Pattinson) during his reign as host of "To Catch a Predator" ("TCAP") on "Dateline NBC,
Hollywood Life

Why Was ‘To Catch a Predator’ Cancelled? The End of Chris Hansen’s Show Explained

To Catch a Predator became one of the most controversial television programs of the 2000s, turning journalist Chris Hansen into a household name with its televised sting operations. The Dateline NBC series ran from 2004 to 2007 before coming to an end amid ...
Forbes

‘To Catch A Predator’ Film ‘Primetime’ Wins Praise In Reviews Out Of Venice

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment. Robert Pattinson's film "Primetime," inspired by Chris Hansen's true crime "To Catch a Predator" series, has garnered near-unanimous critical praise ...

‘To Catch A Predator’ movie has host furious: Hollywood has ‘twisted it into something that’s evil’

Chris Hansen made his name as the force and face behind “To Catch a Predator,” the controversial television show that specialized in having a video crew following law enforcement as they sprung on suspected (and unsuspecting) pedophiles.
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To Catch a Predator scandal in full as Robert Pattinson stars as Chris Hansen in new film

TV viewers are set to relive the To Catch a Predator days with a film about the show starring Twilight actor Robert Pattinson. The 40-year-old actor plays veteran TV journalist Christopher Edward Hansen, who was famed for his controversial NBC series ...
The Cheat Sheet

Where Is ‘To Catch a Predator’ Host Chris Hansen Today?

Robert Pattison’s newest role has him portraying the host of the controversial mid-2000s series To Catch a Predator. “I think we raised awareness and created a dialogue that didn’t exist before,” he told Time in 2015. “We created compelling ...