Why Chris Hansen Balked at Watching Robert Pattinson Play Him in A24's Primetime
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Chris Hansen walked out of an early screening for A24's upcoming Primetime movie after refusing to sign a legal agreement regarding his likeness and brand, though studio sources claim the paperwork was a standard preview NDA.
A24 and former To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen are at odds over legal paperwork regarding the upcoming movie Primetime, where Robert Pattinson portrays the veteran television personality. In a recent interview with Fox News reported by IGN, Hansen revealed that he walked away from an early screening of the film just moments before it started because he refused to sign a restrictive agreement requested by the studio.
Hansen claimed that studio lawyers wanted him to surrender the rights to his name, image, and brand, alongside any potential legal rights stemming from the project. His attorneys had previously reviewed the document, but Hansen ultimately decided the terms crossed a line. He noted that while the trailer clearly points to a heavily dramatized and fictionalized narrative, other viewers who did not have to sign similar paperwork were apparently allowed to watch the screening.
Contradicting that account, sources speaking to The Hollywood Reporter characterized the document as a standard nondisclosure agreement meant to protect studio intellectual property and prevent early leaks. Preview audiences and critics routinely sign similar paperwork ahead of unreleased screenings. Directed by Lance Oppenheimer, Primetime is scheduled to hit theaters on September 25, 2026, though how the real life inspiration feels about his silver screen adaptation remains a point of public friction.
Tags: Movies, Entertainment, Pop Culture, Streaming
Original article: IGN South Africa