Chris Hansen mulls legal action over Robert Pattinson's 'Primetime'
Journalist Chris Hansen is exploring legal action against A24 and the filmmakers behind the movie 'Primetime', which is inspired by his former show 'To Catch a Predator'. Hansen claims he was not consulted and objects to the film's depiction of his brand and past investigations.
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This case highlights the ongoing tension between creative freedom in filmmaking and the rights of public figures to control their likeness and professional legacy.
Hear this story Chris Hansen is considering legal action over Robert Pattinson 's new movie.
The journalist, 66, revealed he has been exploring his legal options against independent film studio A24 and the filmmakers behind "Primetime," which is inspired by Hansen's time hosting NBC's "To Catch a Predator" segment on "Dateline."
When Dan Abrams asked about potential legal action on the Aug. 26 episode of his SiriusXM podcast , Hansen said, "People are looking at it."
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