Robert Pattinson Wants Chris Hansen to Like ‘Primetime’ Despite His Criticisms: ‘I Hope the Inspiration His Character Has Given Is Some Kind of Compliment’

Robert Pattinson has arrived at the Venice Film Festival for the world premiere of Primetime, a thriller directed by Lance Oppenheim. Pattinson portrays Chris Hansen, the host of To Catch a Predator. While the real Chris Hansen has expressed criticisms and declined to sign on, Pattinson hopes Hansen will eventually like the movie. The actor believes the inspiration provided by Hansen's character serves as a compliment, despite the journalist's vocal objections to the production.