Robert De Niro Plays a U.S. President in Netflix’s ‘Zero Day’ Trailer

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As a long-time fan of Robert De Niro, it’s nothing short of exhilarating to witness his continued dominance in the entertainment industry, especially when he takes on such intriguing roles as portraying a former President in “Zero Day”. With a career spanning decades and numerous accolades under his belt, De Niro has proven time and again that age is just a number.

Robert De Niro, hailed as one of the greatest film actors ever, remains impactful on television screens. In 2023, the star of “The Irishman” will be back on Netflix with a fresh, limited series. This time, De Niro will portray a former U.S. President, navigating the country through a severe cyberattack that rocks its foundations. The upcoming series delves into the fallout of a realistic scenario in a world mirroring ours, uncovering a conspiracy that alters the essence of national security.

In the debut trailer for the series “Zero Day,” Robert De Niro assumes the role of the leading figure tasked with orchestrating an extensive, intrusive hunt for the fictional attack’s perpetrators. The aftermath claimed numerous lives, ranging from plane crashes to various tech-related catastrophes. Throughout the show, viewers will delve into the complexities of uncovering the truth amidst the digital misinformation era, where conspiracy theories overshadow cold, hard facts. The identity of “Zero Day’s” true culprit serves as a pivotal enigma in the Netflix production. As hinted by the streamer, De Niro will strive to find an answer to a crucial question: “Is the most significant danger posed by an external force, or does it lurk within?

In this limited series, De Niro portrays George Mullen, a revered ex-president, who’s tasked with identifying the culprits behind a destructive cyberattack that wreaked havoc and claimed countless lives nationwide. As head of the Zero Day Commission, he navigates through a sea of misinformation, encountering conflicting agendas from influential figures in technology, finance, and politics. Mullen’s relentless pursuit of truth unearths his hidden demons, and he must balance this quest with protecting everything he cherishes dearly.

Netflix’s ‘Zero Day‘ is Robert De Niro’s Latest Limited TV Series

Previously, Robert De Niro played a leading role in the HBO TV film “The Wizard of Lies,” which earned him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. This was a departure from his usual work on the big screen. More recently, he has also appeared in the 2023 Argentine miniseries “Nada” on Hulu. As such, it can be expected that De Niro’s role in “Zero Day,” a limited series, will mark one of his most significant ventures into television to date.

Robert De Niro, who’s now 81 years old, doesn’t seem to be planning on slowing down in the near future. The esteemed actor was just seen in Martin Scorsese’s movie “Killers of the Flower Moon,” and he’s got another project coming up – Barry Levinson’s film “Alto Knights” where he’ll play both Vito Genovese and Frank Costello, a pair of mobsters. In 2022, it was disclosed that De Niro will spearhead a new TV series called “Mr. Natural,” but details about its progress have been hard to come by.

Zero Days is set to premiere on Netflix on February 20, 205.

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2024-12-23 21:32