Hollywood star Robert Pattinson and Oasis brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher are bringing their own brand of celebrity power to the Venice Film Festival, where both will attend world premieres on Saturday.
Pattinson is promoting “Primetime,” a drama based on the controversial NBC reality series “To Catch a Predator” and its host Chris Hansen. The Gallagher brothers are attending for a documentary chronicling Oasis’ 2025 reunion tour.
Both films are scheduled for release in US theaters this month.
The arrival of Pattinson and Oasis comes after several high-profile moments at the festival, including a lifetime achievement award for George Clooney and a strong reception for John Malkovich’s performance in “Wild Horse Nine.”
Pattinson portrays Chris Hansen
“Primetime,” directed by Lance Oppenheim and written by Ajon Singh, examines a 2006 sting operation involving Texas assistant district attorney Bill Conradt, who died by suicide as police raided his home while television cameras were present.
The film draws on journalist Luke Dittrich’s Esquire article “Tonight on Dateline This Man Will Die,” which explored the controversial operation.
Oppenheim said he wanted to examine the competing ambitions of a journalist, a television producer and a young Hollywood hopeful whose paths eventually converged in a crisis.
Hansen was not involved in the film and has publicly questioned the filmmakers’ motives. He has also said he once thought actor Denis Leary would have been a better choice to portray him.
Hansen was invited to watch the film ahead of its Venice premiere but objected to being asked to sign a nondisclosure agreement.
For Pattinson, “Primetime,” which opens Sept. 25, adds to an already busy year that has included appearances in “The Drama” and “The Odyssey.” He is also set to appear in “Dune: Part Three.”
Oasis reunion gets documentary treatment
“Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger” combines concert footage with a look at the complicated relationship between Noel and Liam Gallagher, whose long-running feud led to the band’s breakup in 2009.
The documentary features previously unseen rehearsal footage and the brothers’ first joint interview in 25 years.
Directors Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace said they wanted to tell the story of two brothers overcoming a turbulent relationship while also exploring the enduring influence of Oasis’ music.
The film will receive an IMAX theatrical release in the United States on Sept. 11 through Disney and is expected to stream later this year on Disney+.
Oasis reunited for its 2025 tour after remaining inactive for about 15 years.
