Chris Hansen Considers Legal Action Over ‘Primetime’ Depiction: “It Feels Very Exploitive”
While Chris Hansen intended to keep an open mind about A24’s Primetime, he’s also apparently open to legal action. The former To Catch a Predator host recently revealed he was given some legal advice that he could have “a decent case” against the Lance Oppenheim-helmed thriller, which premieres Sept. 25 in theaters, but he doesn’t […]
Chris Hansen is considering legal action against A24's film "Primetime," which dramatizes his life and the making of his TV show "To Catch a Predator." According to Deadline, Hansen has received legal advice that he may have a decent case against the film.
The film, directed by Lance Oppenheim and starring Robert Pattinson as Hansen, has sparked controversy with its dark tone and portrayal of Hansen as a punisher and ratings-chasing opportunist. The trailer, which has garnered 43 million views on YouTube, has been a topic of discussion since its release in early August, reported TheWrap.
Hansen has expressed mixed feelings about the film, stating that it "feels very exploitive." He is weighing his options and considering how much time he wants to spend pursuing legal action.
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