Netflix's Zero Day: Release date, trailer, cast, plot, and more

Netflix has announced the release of its newest and much-awaited thriller series, Zero Day. Starring Robert De Niro, the six-episode limited series will drop on the streaming platform on February 20, 2025.

De Niro stars in the thriller series as the respected former President George Mullen. As the head of the Zero Day Commission, he is charged with the investigation of a devastating cyberattack that affected thousands all over the country.

Mullen embarks on his search for the truth and this forces him to face his own secrets while also holding the fear for the lives of those close to him.

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Netflix's Zero Day: Release date and everything we know so far

Zero Day is making its debut exclusively on Netflix on February 20, 2024. The series can be watched on the streaming platform only with a subscription.

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The plot and teaser explored

As per Netflix, the series follows veteran actor De Niro, who plays respected former U.S. President George Mullen.

As the head of the Zero Day Commission, Mullen is entrusted with the duty of finding the perpetrators of a devastating cyber attack that led to thousands of casualties.

But as misinformation runs rampant and the personal ambitions of people in high positions collide, Mullen is forced to contend with his own past and the safety of his loved ones.

Netflix has released a teaser trailer for the series and it can be watched below. A full-length official trailer from the streaming platform is still awaited.

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Who is behind the series?

Robert De Niro stars in and executive produces Zero Day and this marks the actor’s first time both acting in and executive producing a TV series.

The series is created and the script is written by Emmy Award winners Eric Newman and Noah Oppenheim who will executive produce along with Pulitzer Prize winner Michael S. Schmidt, another writer on the series.

Creator and executive producer Eric Newman said in a statement at the time of the announcement of the series in March 2023:

“I am a lifelong fan of Robert De Niro. To have him as a producing partner and star in this show is beyond my wildest dreams. And Lesli Linka Glatter has directed so many of my favorite episodes of television; she was our clear first choice to direct this show. I am grateful to Netflix for their continued faith and support and thrilled to be in business with the amazing creative team of Noah [Oppenheim, creator and executive producer], Lesli, and Jonathan [Glickman, executive producer] on this timely (and terrifying) series.”

Zero Day is directed by Academy Award nominee Lesli Linka Glatter.

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Cast list

The main list of cast for Zero Day is:

• Robert De Niro as George Mullen
• Lizzy Caplan as Alexandra Mullen
• Jesse Plemons as Roger Carlson
• Joan Allen as Sheila Mullen
• Connie Britton as Valerie Whitesell
• Bill Camp as Director Lasch
• Dan Stevens as Evan Green
• Angela Bassett as President Mitchell
• Matthew Modine as Richard Dreyer
• McKinley Belcher III as Carl Otieno

The main cast members are joined by a list of supporting actors in recurring roles. The recurring cast list includes:

• Clark Gregg as Robert Lyndon
• Gaby Hoffmann as Monica Kidder
• Mark Ivanir as Natan
• Mozhan Navabi as Melissa Kornblau
• Cuyle Carvin as Agent Tom McCarthy
• Eden Lee as Special Agent Angela Kim
• Ryan Spahn as Leon Felton

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Watch this space for more updates on the Netflix thriller series which is premiering next year on February 20, 2025.