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Chris Hansen and Robert Pattinson’s ‘Primetime’ movie story
Samira Vishwas | August 8, 2026 10:24 AM CST

The former TV host is back in the news after playing Chris Hansen in Robert Pattinson’s recent film “Primetime.” Hansen, who rose to fame nearly 20 years ago with “To Catch a Predator,” has continued his career beyond television through digital platforms, podcasts, and his own crime series.

Chris Hansen’s current activities

After the conclusion of ‘To Catch a Predator,’ Chris Hansen hasn’t stopped working on crime reporting and online predator- cases. He now conducts similar sting operations and investigations through the show ‘Takedown with Chris Hansen.’ The show is available on TruBlu, with new episodes releasing through 2026. According to TruBlu’s website, several seasons of ‘Takedown with Chris Hansen’ are available, and Hansen’s investigations continue. Additionally, he produces digital content and a podcast called ‘Have a Seat with Chris Hansen.’ Thus, despite the end of ‘To Catch a Predator,’ his career continues to revolve around crime investigations and reporting.

Recognition from ‘To Catch a Predator’

Chris Hansen gained most recognition for his role as host of “To Catch a Predator” on NBC’s “Dateline.” The show is known for its sting operations targeting adults attempting to contact minors via the internet. The program gained considerable popularity, but its investigation and shooting methods also raised questions. The 2006 Murphy case in Texas further fueled controversy, in which the accused lawyer, Bill Conradt, committed suicide while police and production crew were arriving at his home. His family later sued NBC, which was settled out of court. Despite these controversies, Hansen remained associated with crime and sting reporting.

Robert Pattinson’s film reminisces about the old story

Now, Chris Hansen’s name is back in the news as Robert Pattinson is portraying him in A24’s film “Primetime.” The film is based on the early stages of “To Catch a Predator” and its backstory. A recently released trailer shows Pattinson confronting suspects in Hansen’s image. The film is directed by Lance Oppenheim and also stars Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, and Bokeem Woodbine. The film is scheduled for release in 2026. Meanwhile, the real Chris Hansen remains active on his digital platforms and TruBlu. New episodes of his “Takedown” were released on TruBlu in 2026, indicating that his work continues in the same field.

 


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