Primetime (upcoming film)
| Primetime | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Lance Oppenheim |
| Screenplay by | Ajon Singh |
| Based on | To Catch a Predator by Chris Hansen |
| Produced by | Robert Pattinson Ari Aster Fred Berger Tyler Campellone Brian Kavanaugh-Jones Lars Knudsen Brighton McCloskey |
| Starring | Robert Pattinson Phoebe Bridgers Merritt Wever Sean Bridgers |
| Cinematography | David Bolen |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | A24 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Primetime is an upcoming crime drama film, directed by Lance Oppenheim, inspired by early 2000s television news magazine program Dateline NBC featuring Chris Hansen as host, confronting adult men with hidden cameras at a sting house, arrive to have sex with minors and getting arrested in result.[1][2] Robert Pattinson is set to produce and star as the crime investigating television journalist.[3]
It is Oppenheim's narrative feature film debut. A24 is financing and producing the film along with Pattinson from his production house Icki Eneo Arlo.
Premise
[edit]A crime investigating television journalist changed the face of television with his take on underworld of crime.
Cast
[edit]Production
[edit]In October 2024, it was announced that Lance Oppenheim will make his fiction feature film debut in A24 production with Pattinson on board as producer, at the time his involvement was limited to producer only. With Ari Aster also on board to produce the film.[4]
Principal photography began in New Orleans, under the production title of Bluefin Tuna in early February 2025 and wrapped by March 28.[5][6][7][8] On March 11, 2025, Pattinson was spotted on set filming along with co-stars Phoebe Bridgers, Merritt Wever and Sean Bridgers.[9][10][11]
References
[edit]- ^ Rubin, Rebbeca (October 22, 2024). "Robert Pattinson, 'Ren Faire' Director Lance Oppenheim to Develop True Crime Film 'Primetime' for A24". Variety. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (October 22, 2024). "Robert Pattinson, Lance Oppenheim Developing Crime Reporting Pic 'Primetime' For A24". Variety. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
- ^ Kitt, Borys (October 22, 2024). "Robert Pattinson to Produce 'Primetime' for A24, 'Ren Faire' Director Lance Oppenheim". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
- ^ London, Rob (October 22, 2024). "Robert Pattinson Is Tackling the Seamy Side of Journalism in Next Project". Film and Television Industry Alliance. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
- ^ "Primetime (feature film)". Film and Television Industry Alliance. November 25, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
- ^ "Caballero Casting Call". Caballero casting - Instagram. February 7, 2025.
- ^ Welles, Carlie (March 11, 2025). "Robert Pattinson is filming a movie in New Orleans". Axios. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
- ^ "Primetime warp photos". X.com. March 29, 2025. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
- ^ "Oprah Winfrey Supports Audra McDonald at Gypsy on Broadway, Plus Max Greenfield, Lamorne Morris, Heidi Klum and More". People. March 13, 2025. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
- ^ Deville, Chris (March 13, 2025). "Phoebe Bridgers Rumored To Appear In Robert Pattinson Movie Primetime After Set Photos Surface". Stereogum. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
- ^ "Primetime set photos". X.com. March 13, 2025. Retrieved March 13, 2025.