De Niro Describes Netflix Series Filming as Three Movies Back-to-Back

Robert De Niro stars as former President George Mullen in the new Netflix series 'Zero Day', a political thriller centered on a devastating cyberattack that disrupts the nation’s technology infrastructure. De Niro described filming the series as akin to 'doing three features back to back', highlighting the intense schedule and his significant involvement in the project. The series, co-created by Eric Newman and Noah Oppenheim, begins with a 'zero-day event' that cripples vital systems, prompting current President Evelyn Mitchell, portrayed by Angela Bassett, to call upon Mullen to lead the investigation. De Niro expressed his excitement about the show's political themes, although Netflix imposed restrictions on discussing personal politics during promotional interviews. The series also features Jesse Plemons and Lizzy Caplan, with a release date set for February 20. De Niro's reflections on his role demonstrate his commitment to taking on challenging and meaningful projects at this stage of his career.