- The makers of Netflix’s new show also took us along Narcos And Griselda
- De Niro is a former president investigating a devastating cyber attack
- Zero day will stream from February 20, 2025
It’s not every day that you see a movie giant starring in a TV show: in the pre-streaming era, that kind of thing wasn’t something that successful stars would do. But this is no ordinary day and no ordinary show, which is undoubtedly why Robert De Niro agreed to be there. That, and probably Santa-sized bags of money.
De Niro is the star of it Zero daya new Netflix show created by Eric Newman and Noah Oppenheim. Together the two have a great resume that includes: Narcos, Narcos: Mexico, President, The Watcher, Griselda, The Maze Runner and more. In this show, which has the potential to become one of the best Netflix series, De Niro plays a former US president who leads an investigation into a devastating cyber attack.
What happens in Zero Day?
As you can see in the trailer, the cyber attack has a devastating effect on the US, causing thousands of deaths. And with the US already in a political abyss, the attack threatens to push the country over the edge.
According to Oppenheim“The show also looks at the cost of power for those asked to take on these enormous challenges – what it means for them personally, and what it means for their families.”
De Niro is former President George Mullen, appointed head of the Zero Day Commission investigating the attacks. And to find the truth he will also have to fight his own personal demons.
Mullen, says De Niro, is a straight-shooter. “That’s the backbone of my character on the show. Don’t avoid anything. Don’t play games. Be honest about what’s going on so the audience knows what’s going on.”
De Niro is joined by an impressive cast including Angela Bassett, Jesse Plemons, Lizzy Caplan, Connie Britton, Joan Allen, Matthew Modine and more.
Zero day is a limited series and will premiere on Netflix on February 20, 2025.