Zero Day is an upcoming American political thriller television series created by Eric Newman, Noah Oppenheim, and Michael Schmidt for Netflix, directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, and starring Robert De Niro and Lizzy Caplan. It is described as a political conspiracy thriller centering on a devastating global cyberattack.[1] It will premiere on February 20, 2025.[2]
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| Genre | Political thriller |
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| Showrunner | Eric Newman |
| Directed by | Lesli Linka Glatter |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
Cast
editMain
edit- Robert De Niro as George Mullen
- Lizzy Caplan as Alexandra Mullen
- Jesse Plemons as Roger Carlson
- Joan Allen as Sheila Mullen
- Connie Britton as Valerie Whitesell
- Bill Camp as Director Lasch
- Dan Stevens as Evan Green
- Angela Bassett as President Mitchell
- Matthew Modine as Richard Dreyer
- McKinley Belcher III as Carl Otieno
Recurring
edit- Clark Gregg as Robert Lyndon
- Gaby Hoffmann as Monica Kidder
- Mark Ivanir as Natan
- Mozhan Navabi as Melissa Kornblau
- Cuyle Carvin as Agent Tom McCarthy
- Eden Lee as Special Agent Angela Kim
- Ryan Spahn as Leon Felton
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Directed by [3] | Written by [4] | Original release date [5] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | Lesli Linka Glatter | Teleplay by : Noah Oppenheim & Eric Newman Story by : Noah Oppenheim & Eric Newman & Michael Schmidt | February 20, 2025 |
| 2 | TBA | Lesli Linka Glatter | Noah Oppenheim & Eric Newman | February 20, 2025 |
| 3 | TBA | Lesli Linka Glatter | Roberto Patino | February 20, 2025 |
| 4 | TBA | Lesli Linka Glatter | Eli Attie | February 20, 2025 |
| 5 | TBA | Lesli Linka Glatter | Dee Johnson | February 20, 2025 |
| 6 | TBA | Lesli Linka Glatter | Noah Oppenheim & Eric Newman | February 20, 2025 |
Production
editIt was reported in November 2022 that Eric Newman, Noah Oppenheim, and Michael Schmidt had conceived of the story, with Newman and Oppenheim writing the script. With Robert De Niro attached to star, he would also serve as executive producer alongside Newman, Oppenheim, Jonathan Glickman of Panoramic Media, and Schmidt.[6] The project was confirmed as greenlit by Netflix on March 1, 2023.[7] Lesli Linka Glatter would direct.[8]
Casting
editIn April 2023, Lizzy Caplan, Jesse Plemons, Joan Allen, and Connie Britton were revealed to have joined the cast.[1] In December 2023, Bill Camp, Matthew Modine, Dan Stevens, McKinley Belcher III, Gaby Hoffmann, Mark Ivanir and Clark Gregg joined the cast.[9] In February 2024, Mozhan Navabi joined the cast.[10]
Filming
editAn application for filming a train crash was submitted in Westchester County, New York for July 2023.[11][12] Filming had started in and around New York but production was suspended with crew and cast sent home in June 2023 due to the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike.[13] Production resumed by that December.[9]
References
edit- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (24 April 2023). "Lizzy Caplan, Jesse Plemons, Joan Allen & Connie Britton Join Robert De Niro In 'Zero Day' Netflix Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 24 April 2023. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
- ^ Betancourt, Emiliana (19 November 2024). "Robert De Niro Netflix Conspiracy Thriller Series 'Zero Day' Sets Premiere Date". Variety. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
- ^ Bitran, Tara; Cohen, Anne. "Zero Day Brings Robert De Niro and Global Intrigue to Netflix on Feb. 20". Netflix. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- ^ "Zero Day". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- ^ "Shows A-Z - zero day on netflix". The Futon Critic. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- ^ Porter, Rick (11 November 2022). "Robert De Niro to Star in Netflix Political Thriller". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (1 March 2023). "Netflix Orders Thriller Series 'Zero Day' Starring Robert De Niro, Lesli Linka Glatter to Direct (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (24 April 2023). "Lizzy Caplan, Connie Britton, Jesse Plemons, Joan Allen Join Robert De Niro in Netflix Series 'Zero Day'". Variety. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
- ^ a b Codero, Rosy (19 December 2023). "Zero Day Adds Angela Bassett, Dan Stevens & Matthew Modine As Production Begins In NY". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (27 February 2024). "'The Blacklist's Mozhan Navabi Cast In Netflix Limited Series 'Zero Day'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ Edwards, Jeff (26 May 2023). "Robert De Niro Netflix Series Permitted To Film Crash In Westchester". Patch.com. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
- ^ Tucci, Joseph (29 May 2023). "Netflix's 'Zero Day' to film train crash scenes in Westchester, application says". Stamford Advocate. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (8 June 2023). "Zero Day' Netflix Series Starring Robert De Niro Suspends Production Amid Writers Strike". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 June 2023.