Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemons, and Lizzy Caplan lead the political thriller’s starry cast.
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Malware hurts more than computers.
In the newNetflixseriesZero Day, a global cyberattack results in the deaths of thousands.
Robert De Niro as George Mullen in ‘Zero Day’.Credit:Courtesy of Netflix
The cast members play a range of political operatives, fixers, truth-spinners, and pundits.
You’ll likely recognize many faces flitting through the series' six episodes.
And that still feels like we’re just scratching the surface.
Robert De Niro plays George Mullen in ‘Zero Day’.Jojo Whilden/Netflix; Frazer Harrison/Getty
InZero Day, De Niro plays the former U.S. president leading the cyberattack investigation.
She also appeared on the recentParty Downrevival(2023), reprising her role as wry caterer Casey Klein.
As Alexandra Mullen, Caplan plays both a U.S. congresswoman and the daughter of De Niro’s former president.
Lizzy Caplan plays Alexandra Mullen in ‘Zero Day’.Sarah Shatz/Netflix; Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty
She’s investigating the cyberattack alongside her father but isn’t afraid to challenge him in the political arena.
It was a challenge, but a welcome challenge," shetold UPI of the role.
Mark our words: He’ll win one someday.
Jesse Plemons plays Roger Carlson in ‘Zero Day’.JOJO WHILDEN/Netflix; Emma McIntyre/Getty
Plemons plays Roger Carlson onZero Day,a stylish, ambitious aide to De Niro’s George.
Ive never played anyone like that.
Allen plays Sheila Mullen, a nominee to the federal bench who is also George’s wife.
Joan Allen plays Sheila Mullen in ‘Zero Day’.JOJO WHILDEN/Netflix; TheStewartofNY/Getty
ShetoldVanity Fairthat George and Sheila aren’t that unlike Bill and Hillary Clinton.
OnZero Day, she plays Valerie Whitesell, George’s former chief of staff.
But there is great trust between President Mullen and Valerie.
Connie Britton plays Valerie Whitesell in ‘Zero Day’.JOJO WHILDEN/Netflix; Vivien Killilea/Getty
Yep, that sounds like the CIA.
He’s playing a similarly scary character inZero Day.
“Its none of those people.
Bill Camp plays Jeremy Lasch in ‘Zero Day’.JOJO WHILDEN/Netflix; Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty
Its all of them,” hetoldVariety.
Currently, she’s an executive producer and star of ABC’s9-1-1.
He’s even relevant among Gen Z audiences, having played Dr. Martin Brenner onStranger Things(20162022).
Dan Stevens plays Evan Green in ‘Zero Day’.Jojo Whilden/Netflix; TheStewartofNY/Getty
Angela Bassett plays President Evelyn Mitchell in ‘Zero Day’.Courtesy of Netflix; ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty
Matthew Modine plays Richard Dreyer in ‘Zero Day’.JOJO WHILDEN/Netflix; Manny Carabel/Getty
