{
  "id": 222833,
  "title": "Primetime trailer sees Robert Pattinson ready to catch a predator on TV",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/primetime-trailer-sees-robert-pattinson-ready-to-catch-a-predator-on",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-06T13:00:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/entertainment/primetime-trailer-robert-pattinson-a24"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In A24's latest thriller, \"Primetime,\" Robert Pattinson takes on the role of investigative journalist and TV host Chris Hansen, the man behind NBC's controversial show, \"To Catch a Predator.\" The film, directed by Lance Oppenheim, delves into Hansen's efforts to bring down men seeking to engage in sexual acts with minors through online chatrooms. Pattinson's character, Hansen, utilized undercover reporting, decoy actors, and hidden cameras to apprehend these alleged predators, resulting in an increase in television ratings. Joining Pattinson in the cast are Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, and Phoebe Bridgers, who makes her acting debut. The film is set to be released in theaters on September 25, following its debut at the Venice International Film Festival.",
  "summary": "A24's latest thriller \"Primetime\", has its lens set on investigative journalist and TV presenter Chris Hansen. Watch the trailer.",
  "key_points": [
    "Robert Pattinson stars as Chris Hansen in \"Primetime\"",
    "Film explores Hansen's hunt for online predators",
    "Release date set for September 25"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}