Musician Phoebe Bridgers made her acting debut in the film “Primetime,” which premiered at the Venice International Film Festival alongside co-star Robert Pattinson. The movie, which draws inspiration from the television program “To Catch a Predator” and its host Chris Hansen, marks a significant transition for Bridgers from her music career into dramatic acting.
Director Lance Oppenheim, who had previously collaborated with Bridgers on a music video, cast her in the role of a decoy without prior acting experience. Pattinson expressed enthusiasm about the casting decision at the festival’s press conference, referring to Bridgers as “the queen.” Despite her initial hesitation about accepting the part, Bridgers described the experience as surprisingly positive, crediting the collaborative environment created by experienced professionals.
Bridgers reflected on the challenges of transitioning from music to acting, expressing amazement at the technical aspects of performing scripted dialogue. She praised Oppenheim’s direction for making the filmmaking process feel organic and enjoyable rather than overwhelming. Pattinson commended her performance, noting that she demonstrated remarkable composure from the first day of shooting and successfully captured the film’s complex tone despite its demanding subject matter.
Originally reported by Rollingstone →
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