Robert De Niro is no stranger to expressing his political views in the public sphere and has been doing so for a long time. It’s only natural, then, that he would eventually take a crack at playing the President of the United States. Interestingly enough, the one he’s portraying in the upcoming Netflix series “Zero Day” has already finished his term but is now at the center of attention in the aftermath of a global cyberattack.
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The series was created by Eric Newman, Noah Oppenheim, and Michael S. Schmidt and is directed by Lesli Linka Glatter. Alongside De Niro, “Zero Day” boasts an all-star cast comprised of Angela Bassett, Lizzy Caplan, Jesse Plemons, Joan Allen, Connie Britton, Matthew Modine, Bill Camp, Dan Stevens, Gaby Hoffmann, Clark Gregg, and McKinley Belcher III.
In describing what the show will focus on, Oppenheim says that “Zero Day” looks at “the cost of power for those who are asked to take on these enormous challenges — what it means for them personally, and what it means for their families.”
Newman praised how involved De Niro was in bringing the show to life, stating that he “very much became our partner in this process — very hands-on, very involved, read everything at every stage, and it’s been an incredible honor and privilege. You can count on one hand the actors and actresses in history who bring this level of gravitas, pedigree, and talent to their work.”
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Per an official press release, here is the plot synopsis:
ZERO DAY is a limited series starring Robert De Niro as respected former U.S. President George Mullen, who, as head of the Zero Day Commission, is charged with finding the perpetrators of a devastating cyber attack that has caused chaos around the country and thousands of fatalities. As disinformation runs rampant and the personal ambition of power brokers in technology, Wall Street, and government collide, Mullen’s unwavering search for the truth forces him to confront his own dark secrets while risking all he holds dear.
All six episodes of “Zero Day” will be released on Netflix on February 20. The teaser can be viewed below: