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Jonathan Lipnicki returns to red carpet for ‘Primetime’ premiere
The former child star stepped back into the spotlight on September 23, 2026, at the Los Angeles premiere of the psychological crime thriller ‘Primetime’.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Jonathan Lipnicki, 35, appeared on the red carpet for the Los Angeles premiere of the psychological crime thriller Primetime on 23 September 2026. The film, based on the NBC reality series To Catch a Predator, stars Robert Pattinson, Merritt Wever, Matthew Maher and fellow former child star Skyler Gisondo.
Lipnicki, who first appeared in the 1996 film Jerry Maguire and later starred in the Stuart Little series, said the role helped him move beyond the pressures of his early career. He told Hollywood Reporter that taking on a dark character was a way to “let go of that pressure” and to focus on the craft rather than public expectation.
Key facts
- Jonathan Lipnicki appeared on the red carpet for the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Primetime’ on 23 September 2026 (independent.co.uk)
- The film stars Robert Pattinson, Merritt Wever, Matthew Maher and Skyler Gisondo (independent.co.uk)
- Lipnicki said the role helped him move beyond early career pressures (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Former child star makes rare red carpet appearance at premiere for new thriller”










