Robert De Niro talks first lead TV role in ‘Zero Day’: It's more work

Legendary actor Robert De Niro sits down with TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie to talk about his decision to act in his first lead role in a series with “Zero Day” on Netflix. "It's more work. This was like doing three features back to back." He also talks about his encounter with Debbie Downer on “SNL50.” "I was really happy to be a part of it," he says about his sketch with Rachel Dratch.

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Review: Robert De Niro delivers thoughtful performance as a former president in 'Zero Day'

In Netflix's thriller premiering Thursday, Robert De Niro, in his first TV role, plays a former president asked to lead an investigation into a countrywide cyberattack.
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With contract extension, Aaron Boone commits to two more seasons in the high-stakes, high-pressure role of Yankees manager

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A relocated Slamdance Film Festival launches its first edition in Los Angeles

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'I make more in one hour on TikTok than a day in the shop'

Laura Mallows sells most of her products via TikTok but "dreams" of opening a physical shop once more.
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As Truce Talks Stall, Fears Mount for Israeli Hostages in Gaza After 500 Days

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Trump Elevates Kremlin Talking Points, a Familiar Pattern From His First Term

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FBI Director Kash Patel has first full day on job, plans to implement major changes

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Elon Musk Zeroes In on the I.R.S.

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EU envoys approve more sanctions against Russia to mark the third anniversary of its war on Ukraine

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Apple unveils a souped-up and more expensive version of its lowest-priced iPhone

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Robert Morris secures 94-85 victory over Green Bay

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Fluidstack in talks to raise $200m

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These Are the SpaceX Engineers Already Working Inside the FAA

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Global Counsel cleared of failing to disclose Qatari work

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As Israel uses US-made AI models in war, concerns arise about tech’s role in who lives and who dies

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10 former head coaches in off-field analyst roles, highlighted by Georgia's Will Muschamp, Ole Miss' Joe Judge

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