# Robert Pattinson Bribed With Zyn Pouches for 'Primetime'

> Robert Pattinson joined 'Primetime' after being bribed with 200 Zyn pouches by director Lance Oppenheim.
- Title: Robert Pattinson Bribed With Zyn Pouches for 'Primetime' · NME
- Summary: Robert Pattinson joined 'Primetime' after being bribed with 200 Zyn pouches by director Lance Oppenheim. Robert Pattinson starred in 'Primetime' after…
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- Source: NME — https://nme.com/news/film/robert-pattinson-primetime-bribe-oppenheim-zyn-pouches-3973568
- Published: 2026-10-20T09:04:48+00:00
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- Topics: robert pattinson, primetime, lance oppenheim, zyn, chris hansen, esquire article, to catch a predator, predator sting operation, music, culture
## Zyn Pouches Bribed Pattinson
Robert Pattinson was convinced to star in Primetime after director Lance Oppenheim sent him 200 Zyn nicotine pouches.

> rob, at the time, was grappling with a zyn addiction
## Oppenheim's Direct Approach
Oppenheim sent 200 Zyn pouches from Canada to bypass US shortages while sharing the latest script draft.

> it was like lebron making the announcement that he was joining the heat
## Hansen Criticizes Film
Chris Hansen called Pattinson's performance a 'D' and said the movie portrayed him as an aloof father to his sons.

> what bothered me most was it portrayed me as an aloof, detached father to my sons
## Key takeaway

Robert Pattinson starred in 'Primetime' after director Lance Oppenheim sent him 200 Zyn nicotine pouches to convince him to play Chris Hansen.