Chris Hansen Isn’t Sold on Robert Pattinson Playing Him, Wanted Ice Age Star Instead
Former 'To Catch a Predator' host Chris Hansen expressed skepticism regarding the upcoming A24 film 'Primetime,' which features Robert Pattinson portraying him. Hansen noted he was not consulted for the project and had previously envisioned other actors for the role.
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Chris Hansen revealed his casting preference for A24's Primetime during an interview on the Serialously with Annie Elise podcast. The former To Catch a Predator host confirmed he had no involvement in the film's production. He also shared that Robert Pattinson was not his personal choice for the role.
Hansen told host Annie Elise that he once envisioned a different actor portraying him on screen. He said, "I always thought, I had discussions years ago, I had crafted a script, and I thought Denis Leary would be a good guy to play me, depending on the age of it all." The journalist acknowledged that Pattinson is a popular actor but expressed reservations about the project.
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