Final trailer drops, and yes it’s delightfully weird
A24 has released the final trailer for Primetime, the narrative debut from documentarian Lance Oppenheim. Robert Pattinson takes on the role of Chris Hansen — the face people remember from the To Catch a Predator era — and the preview leans into uncomfortable, hilarious and oddly compelling vibes.
A cast that reads like a cool dinner party
Rounding out the lineup are Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, Matthew Maher, Phoebe Bridgers, Bokeem Woodbine and Sean Bridgers. It’s a mix of familiar faces and left-field choices that suggests the movie will swing between deadpan comedy and genuine unease.
Festival buzz and the release plan
Primetime just played at Venice and hits U.S. theaters on September 25. International rollout details are still fuzzy, so folks outside the States may need to wait a bit longer for official dates.
Why this feels like classic A24 oddball energy
Pattinson and A24 have a résumé together — think Good Time, The Lighthouse and the recent The Drama — so this collaboration fits their taste for strange, boundary-pushing projects. Oppenheim’s documentary background also gives the film an edge: it’s likely to blur reality and performance in intriguing ways.
The Nathan Fielder/Elizabeth Holmes detour
Alongside Primetime, Oppenheim has another A24 project: a documentary called You Can See Everything featuring Nathan Fielder. Reportedly, Elizabeth Holmes invited Oppenheim and Fielder to document her life about a month before she began serving time, and that intimate access evolved into a multi-year, eye-opening story.
Trailers and clips to watch now
The final Primetime trailer, an early clip from the film and the You Can See Everything teaser are all circulating now. If you love trailers that leave you a little unnerved and very curious, these are must-sees.
The quick takeaway
If you like cinema that makes you laugh while squirming, mark your calendar: Primetime looks like the kind of film that will get people talking. Pattinson in this role is a bold gamble — and, from the trailer, it might just pay off.