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Robert Pattinson on new film Primetime and how hunting predators became hit TV
Pattinson says 'Primetime' plot is 'most terrifying' thing that can happen to a parent
The British actor has already starred opposite Zendaya in The Drama, and played a key role in summer blockbuster The Odyssey.
But his new film, Primetime, takes him in a completely new direction - as he portrays the real-life host of American TV show, To Catch a Predator.
The show, which aired from 2004 to 2007, involved hunting alleged child abusers.
For Pattinson, who became a father almost three years ago, the film's plot is particularly concerning.
"It's both the most terrifying thing that can happen to you, whether you're a parent, or even if you're not," he told BBC News at the film's screening at London Film Festival.
"It's the most unimaginable sin possible," he added.
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The new A24 crime thriller depicts the show's host, NBC journalist Chris Hansen, carrying out sting operations on would-be predators.
But it also led to questions over where to draw the line between investigative journalism, police activity and reality television.