A very not-mad Chris Hansen buys ads before every screening of Primetime
The spots will begin playing before the Robert Pattinson-led film when it releases on September 25.
Chris Hansen, the host of To Catch a Predator, finds himself in a rather unusual situation as he prepares to promote the upcoming thriller Primetime, which stars Robert Pattinson. Hansen, who is known for his crusade against suspected child molesters, has purchased theater ads for his streaming network, TruBlu, to ensure free publicity for the film.
Despite refusing to sign an NDA with A24, the studio behind Primetime, Hansen is actively contributing to the film's promotion. These actions come after a recent media-criticism documentary, Predators, which featured Hansen in an interview that delved into media ethics and left him feeling unprepared. The irony of Hansen promoting his network while seeking legal action against a film that might criticize him for using his persona to gain fame is not lost on him.
Primetime, a film that has been humorously dubbed "Dark Knightcrawler" by some on social media, is set to hit theaters on September 25, following its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival on September 5.
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