The Netflix series Zero Day serves as a political thriller reflecting current societal tensions, depicting a fictional ex-president investigating a major cyberattack amid chaos. Robert De Niro stars as George Mullen, who, while courageous, feels disconnected from today’s rapidly changing world. De Niro’s choice of the role was influenced by the show’s political themes, especially contrasting the character with his own feelings about contemporary politics. Despite constraints on discussion topics during interviews, De Niro’s commitment to thoughtful role selection and personal connections is evident in his approach to acting.
Sometimes it gives them freedom. At other times, maybe not.
The show’s politics are what drew him to the project.
Mullen is dogged and courageous, but he’s a man of the past, not quite on his mettle.
At his age, he has learned to choose his roles more carefully.
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