A24 is known for taking big swings, but their latest project is raising eyebrows for a different reason.“Primetime”stars Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen, the former host of“To Catch a Predator,”but the film reportedly flips the narrative and suggests Hansen himself may have been the predator. That’s a massive departure from the legacy Hansen built over years of televised investigations.
Hansen responded by calling the film“pure fiction,”noting it was made without his consultation or consideration, despite using his name, image, and likeness. He added that they mix in some reality here and there, and that he wasn’t blown away by it either way. BlazeTV hosts Stu Burguiere and Dave Landau came to his defense, arguing that Hollywood lacks the moral standing to recast the man who put predators behind bars as the villain of his own story.
The film raises a bigger question about how Hollywood handles real people’s stories. Portraying someone on screen is one thing, but rewriting their entire legacy without their input is another conversation entirely. Audiences who grew up watching Hansen’s investigations are already weighing in, and this debate isn’t cooling down anytime soon.
What do you think? Should filmmakers need consent before turning a real person into a fictional villain?
About the Author
Local Lawton
Local Lawton is a contributor to LocalBeat, covering local news and community stories.