Robert De Niro is stepping into the Oval Office—but this time, without any campaign ads or awkward baby-kissing photo ops. The 81-year-old acting legend is not only starring in Netflix’s upcoming limited series Zero Day, but he’s also executive producing it. That’s right, De Niro is running the show both in front of and behind the camera. Someone give this man a presidential medal (or at least a decent Wi-Fi connection).
The Plot Thickens—And So Does the Drama
De Niro stars as George Mullen, a very respected former U.S. President who clearly didn’t retire to Florida to golf like the rest of them. Instead, he’s heading up the Zero Day Commission, tasked with solving a cyber attack so catastrophic it’s basically the Internet’s version of “Oops, all apocalypse.” Think thousands of lives lost, complete chaos, and probably some really delayed Amazon Prime packages.
The plot gets juicier than Thanksgiving gravy: as Mullen dives headfirst into the conspiracy, he has to navigate a storm of disinformation, shady tech moguls, Wall Street power plays, and, of course, government drama. Oh, and did we mention? He’s got some dark secrets of his own. Because what’s a former president without skeletons in the closet, amirite?
The Star-Studded Cabinet
This is no one-man operation—De Niro’s got a powerhouse lineup alongside him. Angela Bassett is stepping in, presumably to serve as the unflappable voice of reason. Lizzy Caplan is there to deliver some sharp one-liners, Jesse Plemons will likely stare menacingly at someone, and Connie Britton is, well, Connie Britton—do we need to say more?
Rounding out the guest star list are Dan Stevens, Clark Gregg, and Gaby Hoffmann. If this crew can’t save the day, who can? (Maybe the Avengers, but they’re probably busy.)
Mark Your Calendars for Chaos
Zero Day is a six-episode limited series premiering on February 20, 2025. So, grab your popcorn, your password manager, and maybe a blanket to hide under—because if De Niro can’t save the Internet, we’re all doomed.
