Robert De Niro plays George Mullen (Image: NETFLIX)
‘s newest suspense-filled offering, Zero Day, is set to captivate audiences with its compelling storyline and a cast brimming with heavyweights.
Screen icon Robert De Niro headlines the stellar ensemble in this gripping series, where he portrays ex-U.S. president George Mullen, drawn back into the fray to probe a nationwide cyber onslaught.
This lethal assault has claimed thousands of lives, and time is running out to unmask the culprits. As the head of the Zero Day Commission, Mullen must navigate the chaos and casualties strewn across the nation to track down those responsible for this catastrophic event.
The plot thickens as “disinformation runs rampant and the personal ambition of power brokers in technology, Wall Street, and government collide, Mullen’s unwavering search for the truth forces him to confront his own dark secrets while risking all he holds dear”.
As we eagerly anticipate the release of this thriller, let’s spotlight its remarkable cast, featuring familiar faces from popular series such as Downton Abbey, The White Lotus, and Friday Night Lights.
Angela Bassett stars as President Evelyn Mitchell (Image: NETFLIX)
Robert De Niro as George Mullen
In Zero Day, Robert De Niro plays “hugely popular but complicated” former US president George Mullen, reports .
Acting veteran De Niro has starred in plenty of award-winning films over the years, including Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, The Godfather Part II and Goodfellas.
Angela Bassett as President Evelyn Mitchell
Award-winning actress Angela Bassett portrays current President Evelyn Mitchell, who is “a brilliant political tactician who enlists Mullen to take on an unprecedented role in American history”.
Her many credits include What’s Love Got to Do with It, Malcolm X and the Black Panther films.
Jesse Plemons as Roger Carlson
Famous actor Jesse Plemons plays George Mullen’s former aide Roger Carlson, who is now “a trusted fixer seeking a return to the national stage alongside his old boss”.
Plemons is probably best known for his TV roles in Friday Night Lights, Breaking Bad and Black Mirror.
He also has plenty of high-profile film roles, including Bridge of Spies, The Irishman, Game Night, The Power of the Dog and Killers of the Flower Moon.
Lizzy Caplan as Alexandra Mullen
Mean Girls legend Lizzy Caplan plays George Mullen’s daughter and New York congresswoman Alexandra Mullen, who has “worked hard to distance herself from her father’s political legacy”.
Aside from playing Janis Ian in Mean Girls, Caplan is also famous for her roles in Masters of Sex, Fleishman Is in Trouble and Party Down.
Lizzy Caplan plays Alexandra Mullen (Image: NETFLIX)
Matthew Modine as Richard Dreyer
Esteemed actor Matthew Modine plays colourful Speaker of the House Richard Dreyer in ’s upcoming thriller.
fans will know him from Stranger Things, while others will remember his roles in huge films like Oppenheimer and Full Metal Jacket.
Connie Britton as Valerie Whitesell
Actress Connie Britton portrays Mullen’s former chief of staff, savvy political operative Valerie Whitesell.
Fans might recognise her from shows like The White Lotus, Friday Night Lights and Dirty John.
Dan Stevens as Evan Green
Talented star Dan Stevens is set to take on the role of Evan Green, who is the “calculating and divisive host of a wildly popular political TV show”.
ITV viewers will remember Stevens’ memorable turn as Matthew Crawley in Downton Abbey, while Marvel fans will know him for playing the titular hero character in Legion.
Dan Stevens plays Evan Green (Image: NETFLIX)
Joan Allen as Sheila Mullen
Actress Joan Allen portrays former First Lady Sheila Mullen, who is also a nominee to the federal bench.
Viewers might recognise Allen for her roles in The Bourne franchise, Nixon, The Crucible, The Notebook and Pleasantville.
Bill Camp as Jeremy Lasch
CIA Director Jeremy Lasch is portrayed by Bill Camp – and it seems the character could “either be a dangerous enemy or a valuable friend to Mullen”.
Camp has starred in major films like Lincoln, Molly’s Game, 12 Years a Slave and Joker.
You may also recognise him from ’s The Queen’s Gambit and HBO’s The Leftovers.
Gabby Hoffmann as Monica Kidder
Actress Gabby Hoffmann plays controversial Silicon Valley billionaire Monica Kidder in the series.
Fans may recognise her for her roles in Girls and Transparent. She was also a child actress in films like Field of Dreams, Uncle Buck and Sleepless in Seattle.
Clark Gregg as Robert Lyndon
Avengers favourite Clark Gregg plays corporate raider and billionaire provocateur Robert Lyndon in Zero Day.
Marvel fans are sure to recognise Gregg for portraying Agent Phil Coulson in the Avengers movies and subsequent spin-off series, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Zero Day is available to stream exclusively on from February 20.