Fri Feb 21 09:27:19 UTC 2025: **Robert De Niro Stars in Netflix’s “Zero Day,” Reflecting Current Events**
NEW YORK (The Hindu) – Robert De Niro, in his first-ever television series, portrays a former U.S. president grappling with a devastating cyberattack in Netflix’s new limited series, “Zero Day.” The series, premiering Thursday, explores themes of truth, disinformation, and the erosion of trust in institutions.
De Niro, known for his extensive film career, described the role as demanding, comparable to filming three feature films concurrently. The series’ creators, Noah Oppenheim and Eric Newman, expressed surprise at how closely the show’s fictional plot mirrored real-world events unfolding during its production, particularly concerning the U.S. presidential election and other current affairs.
Co-star Matthew Modine, playing a politician, highlighted the series’ timeliness, noting that the question isn’t *if* a large-scale cyberattack will occur, but *when*.
“Zero Day,” also starring Angela Bassett and Jesse Plemons, promises a gripping exploration of contemporary anxieties surrounding technology, politics, and the fragility of truth in the digital age.
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