Netflix Teases ‘Zero Day’: Robert De Niro & Angela Bassett Lead Star-Studded Cast

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ZERO DAY. (L to R) McKinley Belcher III as Carl Otieno, Mozhan Navabi as Melissa Kornblau, Robert De Niro as George Mullen, Jesse Plemons as Roger Carlson and Connie Britton as Valerie Whitesell in Episode 102 of Zero Day. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2024

Netflix has officially dropped the teaser trailer for “Zero Day”, the highly anticipated limited series marking Robert De Niro’s first-ever TV role.

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The conspiracy thriller is set to premiere on February 20, 2025.

About ‘Zero Day

Robert De Niro stars as former President George Mullen, who leads the Zero Day Commission—a team tasked with uncovering the masterminds behind a catastrophic cyberattack that wreaked havoc across the United States.

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ZERO DAY. Robert De Niro as George Mullen in Episode 101 of Zero Day. Cr. Jojo Whilden/Netflix © 2024

The attack left thousands dead and the nation in turmoil.

As disinformation spreads like wildfire and the ambitions of tech giants, Wall Street magnates, and government officials collide, Mullen’s relentless pursuit of the truth forces him to confront buried secrets while jeopardizing everything he holds dear.

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ZERO DAY. Angela Bassett as President Mitchell in Episode 104 of Zero Day. Cr. Jojo Whilden/Netflix © 2023

Meet The Star-Studded Cast

The “Zero Day” cast boasts an impressive lineup of acclaimed actors, ensuring this conspiracy thriller will be a must-watch:

  • Robert De Niro (The Irishman) as George Mullen, a former U.S. president pulled out of retirement to lead the investigation into a devastating cyberattack.
  • Angela Bassett (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever) as Evelyn Mitchell, the current U.S. president and a savvy political strategist who appoints Mullen to an unprecedented role.
  • Jesse Plemons (The Power of the Dog, Fargo) as Roger Carlson, Mullen’s former aide turned political hustler aiming to return to the national stage.
  • Lizzy Caplan (Fleishman Is in Trouble, Fatal Attraction) as Alexandra Mullen, a congresswoman striving to step out of her father’s political shadow.
  • Connie Britton (White Lotus, Friday Night Lights) as Valerie Whitesell, Mullen’s sharp former chief of staff, who returns to manage his high-stakes comeback.
  • Joan Allen (The Bourne Ultimatum, The Contender) as Sheila Mullen, the poised former First Lady with ambitions of her own.
  • Matthew Modine (Stranger Things, Oppenheimer) as Richard Dreyer, the confident and charismatic Speaker of the House.
  • Bill Camp (The Queen’s Gambit, The Night Of) as CIA Director Jeremy Lasch, a potential ally or enemy depending on his interests.
  • Dan Stevens (Gaslit, Beauty and the Beast) as Evan Green, a divisive political TV host and Mullen’s most vocal critic.
  • McKinley Belcher III (We Own This City, Ozark) as Carl Otieno, the lead DOJ investigator for the Zero Day Commission.
  • Gaby Hoffmann (Transparent, Girls) as Monica Kidder, a Silicon Valley billionaire who could either aid or obstruct Mullen’s investigation.
  • Clark Gregg (Painkiller, Florida Man) as Robert Lyndon, a billionaire with a knack for political manipulation.
  • Mark Ivanir (Away, Barry) as Natan, an intelligence operative and trusted confidant of Mullen.

Release Date

Created by Eric Newman, “Zero Day” premieres exclusively on Netflix on February 20, 2025.

Watch The ‘Zero Day’ Teaser Trailer

With Robert De Niro and Angela Bassett front and center, “Zero Day” is shaping up to be a gripping thriller that’s impossible to miss.

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