Primetime Officially Turns The Most Enigmatic The Office Star Almost Unrecognizable

If you are a fan of The Office, you should probably watch Primetime, starring Robert Pattinson. Creed Bratton, who has won fans’ hearts with his years-long appearance as an eccentric, mysterious quality assurance director at Dunder Mifflin, stars in the A24 movie as Jim Christian. His character in Primetime is a far cry from his The Office persona. That said, Bratton still does a brilliant job, showing the diverse range of his craft.

Based on the popular TV show To Catch a Predator, Primetime was released in U.S. theaters on September 25. Robert Pattinson plays Chris Hansen in the movie, which grossed $19.2 million during its domestic opening weekend. The real-life Chris Hansen has objected to the dramatization of true events in the movie.

The Office Fans May Have Missed Creed Bratton in Robert Pattinson’s Primetime

Creed Bratton in Primetime | Credit: A24

In Primetime, Creed Bratton takes on a much more grounded and serious role. He plays Jim Christian, part of the behind-the-scenes group involved in the sting operations conducted by Chris Hansen. Christian serves as a member of the To Catch a Predator production team in the movie. As Christian, Bratton only has an around 90-second appearance in Primetime. His airplane scene with Pattinson quickly stole the spotlight. That said, this is a completely different role from the one he portrays in The Office.

In the classic comedy series, the actor plays a fictionalized version of himself, also named Creed Bratton. His The Office character is anything but serious. Bratton is known for his bizarre behavior, questionable past, and cryptic remarks. He seems to be more interested in getting involved in absurd situations than actually doing his job at Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch.

Meanwhile, since Primetime was released in theaters, the real-life Chris Hansen has been vocally against it. He has called Pattinson’s portrayal of him (via W Magazine) a “good imitation,” but “overly dramatic.” The TV host is also furious about some close-to-true events depicted in the film and warned about potential legal action. Lance Oppenheim, the director of Primetime, has hit back, saying the movie adapts Hansen’s internet version, rather than the real one.

Released on September 25, Primetime now has the third-biggest opening weekend in A24 history, right behind Backrooms and Civil War.

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