Robert De Niro Stars as Former President in Netflix Cyberattack Thriller 'Zero Day'

The six-episode limited series explores disinformation and power struggles following a catastrophic cyberattack, premiering February 20, 2025.

Robert De Niro plays George Mullen, a former U.S. president tasked with leading the Zero Day Commission to investigate a deadly cyberattack that killed thousands.
Angela Bassett stars as the current president, Evelyn Mitchell, who grants the commission sweeping powers to uncover the truth behind the attack.
The series examines themes of disinformation, political ambition, and personal cost as Mullen confronts dark secrets while navigating competing interests in technology, finance, and government.
Zero Day marks De Niro's first leading role in a television series and features a star-studded cast, including Lizzy Caplan, Jesse Plemons, Connie Britton, and Matthew Modine.
Created by Eric Newman, Noah Oppenheim, and Michael S. Schmidt, the show will stream on Netflix starting February 20, 2025, with all six episodes directed by Lesli Linka Glatter.