Jonathan Lipnicki appeared at the Los Angeles premiere of A24 thriller “Primetime” on Sept. 23, marking his first major film role in decades. He plays Crazyfrog73, a child predator who is caught in a compromising situation after pursuing a decoy.
Set in 2006, the thriller centers on a character inspired by “To Catch a Predator” host Chris Hansen, played by Robert Pattinson. Skyler Gisondo plays a decoy who lures potential predators into encounters where Hansen’s character, his team and law enforcement are waiting.
Lipnicki told The Hollywood Reporter that actors seek dark material they can immerse themselves in and said he felt courageous enough to take the part. He also described the role as a way to stop worrying about what people would think of him.
