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Hansen on Pattinson Portrayal: "Fake Chris Hansen"
19 Aug
Summary
- Chris Hansen will soon see the Primetime movie about him.
- He previously thought Denis Leary would be a good fit.
- Hansen is currently working on a new thriller book series.
Chris Hansen, the former host of 'To Catch a Predator,' has offered his perspective on Robert Pattinson's upcoming portrayal of him in the film 'Primetime.' Hansen indicated on a recent podcast that he was contacted a few months prior and anticipates a private screening of the movie soon.
He speculated that his name was likely used for commercial benefit and deferred final judgment until viewing the full film. Hansen did comment on the trailer, describing it as highly dramatic, and expressed curiosity about Hollywood's motivations.
The film 'Primetime' revisits Hansen's notable 2006 Dateline NBC segment, which focused on sting operations targeting potential child predators. Hansen mentioned he did not have a say in casting his on-screen counterpart.
Reflecting on past discussions, Hansen stated that he had previously considered Denis Leary a suitable actor for his role, depending on the project's timeline. Currently, Hansen is actively engaged in writing a thriller series, having recently signed a two-book deal with Simon & Schuster.
'Primetime' is scheduled for theatrical release on September 25.
