Mon Jan 27 05:40:00 UTC 2025: ## De Niro and Bassett Star in Netflix Thriller “Zero Day”

**Los Angeles, CA** – Netflix unveiled the trailer for its upcoming political thriller, “Zero Day,” a six-part limited series premiering February 20th. The star-studded cast includes Robert De Niro, Angela Bassett, Joan Allen, Jesse Plemons, and more.

The series centers around a devastating cyberattack, dubbed “Zero Day,” that resulted in 3,402 deaths. President Evelyn Mitchell (Bassett) enlists former President George Mullen (De Niro) to lead the investigation, granting him extraordinary powers to bypass legal constraints.

The trailer showcases intense political maneuvering and escalating tensions as Mullen navigates the fallout, facing criticism from his wife, former aides, and the public. The threat of a second attack looms large, adding to the pressure. Mullen’s investigation uncovers a web of deceit and ambition involving technology, Wall Street, and government officials, forcing him to confront his own past.

De Niro, in an interview with Netflix’s TUDUM, praised his character’s honesty and straightforward approach, highlighting the importance of transparency in the face of national crisis.

“Zero Day,” directed by Lesli Linka Glatter and created by Eric Newman and Noah Oppenheim, promises a gripping exploration of power, politics, and the devastating consequences of a technological attack. The series will be available to stream on Netflix on February 20th.

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