Chris Hansen, the former host of To Catch a Predator, says he is considering legal action against the makers of Primetime, the upcoming A24 film in which Robert Pattinson portrays him. Speaking to Dan Abrams, Hansen confirmed "people are looking at it" and said an entertainment lawyer had told him he likely has a viable case, though he is weighing whether pursuing it is worth the time. The dispute matters because it raises questions about how far filmmakers can go in using a real person's identity and reputation for a dramatised, fictional project without their cooperation.

Hansen said he was denied an advance screening of the film after refusing to sign certain legal documents, meaning he has not actually seen it, and accused the filmmakers of secrecy, claiming he was not contacted until the day before the first trailer was released. He described the use of his name as exploitative and "an example of Hollywood exploitation", while also acknowledging he is wary of appearing to protest too much, which could be used as promotional material. Separately, Hansen has bought advertising to run before every screening of the film to promote his own streaming service, TruBlu. Primetime, directed by Lance Oppenheim, is due for release on 25 September and also stars Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo and Phoebe Bridgers in her first major acting role.