Legendary actor Robert De Niro is making his highly anticipated television debut in Zero Day, a gripping limited series set to premiere on February 20, 2025 on Netflix. De Niro stars as George Mullen, a respected former U.S. President thrust into action following a catastrophic cyber attack that has plunged the nation into chaos, resulting in thousands of deaths.
As the head of the Zero Day Commission, Mullen is tasked with uncovering the masterminds behind the devastating attack. However, his pursuit of the truth takes him deep into a tangled web of disinformation, power struggles, and personal reckonings. With influential players from technology, Wall Street, and the government vying for control, Mullen’s unwavering determination forces him to confront long-buried secrets—threatening everything he holds dear.
Backed by an impressive creative team, Zero Day is written and executive produced by Eric Newman (Narcos) and Noah Oppenheim (Jackie), with direction from Lesli Linka Glatter, known for her work on Homeland. Investigative journalist Michael S. Schmidt also serves as writer and executive producer, alongside De Niro himself and Jonathan Glickman.
With a thrilling premise and an all-star lineup, Zero Day promises to deliver suspense, intrigue, and powerhouse performances. Fans of political thrillers and cyber warfare dramas won’t want to miss this highly anticipated series when it lands on screens in early 2025.