Zero Day follows Mullen, now leading the Zero Day Commission, as he investigates the culprits behind a cyber assault that has thrown the nation into turmoil, resulting in countless casualties. Amidst a flood of disinformation and the clashing ambitions of influential figures in technology, finance, and government, Mullen's relentless pursuit of the truth forces him to confront his own hidden past while jeopardizing everything he cherishes.
The series is crafted by Eric Newman, Noah Oppenheim, and Michael S. Schmidt, with direction by Lesli Linka Glatter. In addition to De Niro, the cast features notable names such as Angela Bassett, Lizzy Caplan, Jesse Plemons, Joan Allen, Connie Britton, Matthew Modine, Bill Camp, Dan Stevens, Gaby Hoffmann, Clark Gregg, and McKinley Belcher III.
Newman commended De Niro for his significant creative contributions and engagement, noting that he was "very much our partner in this process—very hands-on, very involved, read everything at every stage, and it’s been an incredible honor and privilege. You can count on one hand the actors and actresses in history who bring this level of gravitas, pedigree, and talent to their work."
All six episodes of Zero Day will be available for streaming on Netflix starting February 20.
