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Chris Hansen Considers Lawsuit Over A24’s “Primetime” Name Use

8/28/2026

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Chris Hansen, former “To Catch a Predator” host, is weighing a lawsuit against A24’s film “Primetime.”
A legal adviser says he likely has a decent case over the film’s use of his name.
He warned that suing could unintentionally promote the movie, which he has not seen.
He refused A24’s NDA that waived his name and image, resulting in being barred from viewing the unreleased film.

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Chris Hansen, former “To Catch a Predator” host, is weighing a lawsuit against A24’s film “Primetime.”
A legal adviser says he likely has a decent case over the film’s use of his name.
He warned that suing could unintentionally promote the movie, which he has not seen.
He refused A24’s NDA that waived his name and image, resulting in being barred from viewing the unreleased film.