Chris Hansen, the former "To Catch a Predator" host, says he was denied access to a private screening of A24's "Primetime" — the Robert Pattinson-led film about his career — after refusing to sign what he described as an overly restrictive legal agreement. Hansen made the claim on Fox News' "Jesse Watters Primetime", saying the incident marks an abrupt shift from days earlier, when he had told a podcast he expected to see the film soon and offer his verdict on its portrayal of him.

Hansen says A24's lawyers asked him to sign away rights to his name, image and brand, plus any potential legal claims arising from the film, which he refused on his attorneys' advice; he had travelled to A24's offices for a 10am screening on Thursday but left without watching any of it. He noted others have reportedly seen the film without signing an NDA, though sources close to the production told Variety those viewers have personal ties to the filmmakers and are credited in the movie, adding that requiring an NDA from unaffiliated individuals is standard practice. "Primetime", directed by Lance Oppenheim, is set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival.