# Robert Pattinson Bribed for 'Primetime' Role

> Robert Pattinson accepted a bribe of 200 Zyn canisters to star in A24's 'Primetime' after initially planning to produce only.
- Title: Robert Pattinson Bribed for 'Primetime' Role · Variety
- Summary: Robert Pattinson accepted a bribe of 200 Zyn canisters to star in A24's 'Primetime' after initially planning to produce only. Robert Pattinson was bribed…
- Keywords: robert pattinson, primetime, a24, zyn, chris han-zy, screenwriter, director, entertainment, culture, Robert, Pattinson, Bribed
- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/film/news/robert-pattinson-bribed-zyn-primetime-1236917479
- Author: Ethan Shanfeld
- Published: 2026-10-20T15:31:34+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: robert pattinson, primetime, a24, zyn, chris han-zy, screenwriter, director, entertainment, culture
## Robert Pattinson
Robert Pattinson was originally planning to stay behind the camera as a producer for A24's 'Primetime' film.
## Bribe Offer
Screenwriter Ajon Singh retooled the script to convince Pattinson to take the lead role, while director Lance Oppenheim thought of a bribe.
## Zyn Bribe
Pattinson accepted a bribe of 200 Zyn canisters and a note addressed to 'Chris Han-Zyn' to star in the film.

> Dear Chris Han-Zyn
## Key takeaway

Robert Pattinson was bribed with 200 Zyn canisters and a note addressed to 'Chris Han-Zyn' to star in A24's 'Primetime' film.