Robert Pattinson Australia

Primetime | Lance Oppenheim | Producer Robert Pattinson (2026)

“A journalist takes on an underworld of crime and changes television forever.”

Director:  Lance Oppenheim

Writer:  Ajon Singh

Producer:  Robert Pattinson, Ari Aster, Lars Knudsen, Freder Berger, Tyler Campellone, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Brighton McCloskey, | Executive Producers: William Iannaccone Emily Hildner, AJ Bourscheid, Lance Oppenheim, Avon Singh

Cinematographer: David Bolen

Role:  Chris Hansen (inspired by Chris Hansen, Dateline, and To Catch a Predator)

Costars:  Ernest Marsh (Dallas Police Officer Urrutia), Matthew Maher, Sean Bridgers, Phoebe Bridgers, Jessica Blackmore (Gail), Melvin Pittman (Capt. Aubrey), Rebecca Chulew (Murphy Police Officer), Anna Faris (Hansen’s wife)

Production Co:  Icki Eneo Arlo

Sales Rep: A24

World Premiere:  September 2026 (TBC)

Current Status

• TREATMENT: 22 October 2024
• PRE_PRODUCTION: 28 October 2024
• CURRENTLY FILMING: Filming 26 February to 28 March 2025 in New Orleans.
• POST PRODUCTION: 29 March 2025
• COMPLETE: 24 March 2026
• TRAILER RELEASE: 28 May 2026 (Teaser)
• RELEASE DATE: (TBC September 2026)

International Release Dates

• The Netherlands (The Searchers)
• Canada (Elevation Pictures)
• India (Lionsgate Play)

Film Festivals, Special Screenings

• TBA

• RPAU Roundup: Initial Reactions
• RPAU Roundup: Media Reviews

• Gallery – Promo Stills | Official Theatrical Posters
• Set Photos

• Official Website: A24
• Official Social Media: Lance Opp IG | PrimetimeMovie IG

• World Premieres, Film Festivals etc

2024

• NEW PROJECT NEWS: Robert Pattinson to Produce “Primetime” with Lance Oppenheim *Updated 31 January 2025 with casting calls – Robert Pattinson rumoured to be lead actor*

2025

• FILM NEWS: Robert Pattinson Producing and Starring in #Primetime (12 March 2025) (includes First Look of Rob on set) *Updated frequently*
• Primetime included in The Film Stage’s 100 Most Anticipated Films for 2026 – No. 46

2026

• FILM NEWS: Robert Pattinson Producing and Starring in #Primetime *Updated 17 January 2026 – confirms deal between HBO and A24 – Primetime noted as being released in 2026*
• FILM NEWS: Robert Pattinson Producing and Starring in #Primetime *Updated 25 March 2026 – Primetime now marked “Completed” on IMDbPro*
• FILM NEWS: Robert Pattinson Producing and Starring in #Primetime *Updated 28May 2026 – teaser trailer released*
• PROMOTIONAL STILLS: Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen in Primetime
• FILM NEWS: Robert Pattinson Producing and Starring in #Primetime *Updated 8 June 2026 – Anna Faris talks about working with Rob*