Netflix is gearing up for their thrilling new limited series called Zero Day and the cast lineup is nothing short of impressive. Today, Netflix has revealed principal cast members along with their headshots and character descriptions. The show features Emmy-nominated actress Lizzy Caplan, Academy Award-nominated actor Jesse Plemons, three-time Academy Award-nominated actress Joan Allen, and five-time Emmy Award-nominated actress Connie Britton.
The icing on the cake? Academy Award winner Robert De Niro stars and executive produces the series.
What is Zero Day?
Zero Day is a conspiracy thriller that asks the age-old question of how to find truth in a world that is seemingly being torn apart by uncontrollable forces. It delves into the era of conspiracy theories and subterfuge, leaving viewers to wonder how much of the chaos is the result of our own actions and imagination.
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The limited series will consist of six episodes, and it is written by Eric Newman and Noah Oppenheim. Pulitzer Prize winner Michael S. Schmidt is also a creator and executive producer. Jonathan Glickman, who is known for his work in films like Wednesday and Creed 3, is an executive producer.
Lesli Linka Glatter, the director behind some of the biggest hits in TV, including Homeland, Mad Men, and Love & Death, is directing all the episodes in the series. The show is sure to bring together a group of skilled professionals who know how to weave a story together, and audiences are excited to see what they can do.
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The series follows a cast of characters on a quest to uncover the truth behind a world in crisis. With De Niro at the helm, the series is sure to be an exciting journey through the world of conspiracy and subterfuge. Caplan, Plemons, Allen, and Britton are set to bring their A-game to the show, which is sure to add a level of excitement and intrigue.
Zero Day Actors and their Character Descriptions:
Joan Allen as Sheila Mullen: Former First Lady and nominee to the federal bench whose professional ambitions take a backseat to her husband’s political career.
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While the series is still in development, the cast lineup alone is enough to get people excited. Caplan has been known for her work in shows like Masters of Sex and Castle Rock, while Plemons has been receiving critical acclaim for his role in The Power of the Dog and Fargo. Allen is no stranger to the thriller genre, with films like The Bourne Ultimatum and The Contender under her belt. Britton, who recently starred in White Lotus and Friday Night Lights, rounds out the cast with her unparalleled talent.
Zero Day is set to be one of the most highly-anticipated limited series of the year. With a star-studded cast and an intriguing premise, it’s sure to have audiences on the edge of their seats. Fans of the genre are eagerly waiting for the series to premiere, and the wait is almost over. No specific release date has been announced yet.
About Zero Day
Creator/Executive Producer: Michael S. Schmidt
Creators/Writers/ Executive Producers: Eric Newman for Grand Electric, Noah Oppenheim
Director/Executive Producer: Lesli Linka Glatter
Star/Executive Producer: Robert DeNiro
Executive Producer: Jonathan Glickman under his production company, Panoramic Media
Format: 6-Episode Limited Series
Genre: Drama
Cast: Robert DeNiro, Lizzy Caplan, Jesse Plemons, Joan Allen, Connie Britton
Logline
Zero Day asks the question on everyone’s mind — how do we find truth in a world in crisis, one seemingly being torn apart by forces outside our control? And in an era rife with conspiracy theory and subterfuge, how much of those forces are products of our own doing, perhaps even of our own imagining?
What do you think about Netflix’s upcoming conspiracy thriller, Zero Day? Do you like this ensemble cast for the limited series? Does it seem like we’ll be getting classic DeNiro? Let us know what you think about the show and its newly announced cast, or any other expectations and thoughts, on social media!
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