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Primetime director got Robert Pattinson on board by feeding his Zyn addiction
Lance Oppenheim bribed Robert Pattinson with Zyn to join To Catch A Predator.
In brief
Lance Oppenheim bribed Robert Pattinson with Zyn to join To Catch A Predator. Primetime director Lance Oppenheim convinced Robert Pattinson to star in To Catch A Predator by sending him 200 Zyn canisters during a U.S. shortage. Originally reported by AV Club.
Lance Oppenheim
Primetime director Lance Oppenheim used Zyn to convince Robert Pattinson to star in To Catch A Predator.
“Rob, at the time, was grappling with a Zyn addiction”
Zyn supply
Oppenheim sent 200 Zyn canisters to Pattinson during U.S. shortage via Canadian friend.
“200 canisters of Zyn”
Role commitment
Pattinson joined To Catch A Predator after Zyn supply and script revision.
“This role was made for Rob”
At a glance
Primetime director Lance Oppenheim convinced Robert Pattinson to star in To Catch A Predator by sending him 200 Zyn canisters during a U.S. shortage.
