Jashandeep Singh
Robert De Niro needs no introduction. The actor’s illustrious career is nothing short of extraordinary, marked by a diverse range of roles that showcase his remarkable talent. His early films, from ‘Greetings’ to ‘Mean Streets,’ laid the foundation for a legendary career, followed by his portrayal of the young Vito Corleone in ‘The Godfather Part II,’ which earned him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. In ‘Taxi Driver,’ the actor’s iconic performance as Travis Bickle left an indelible mark on cinema history, solidifying his status as one of the greatest actors of his generation. His commitment to his craft continued with ‘Raging Bull,’ where he transformed into boxer Jake LaMotta and received another Academy Award.
De Niro consistently pushed the boundaries of his art, tackling roles in ‘The King of Comedy’ and ‘Once Upon a Time in America’ with exceptional depth. His career has seen remarkable longevity, with standout performances in ‘Awakenings,’ ‘Cape Fear,’ ‘Meet the Parents,’ and ‘Silver Linings Playbook.’ In recent years, his performances in ‘Joker’ and ‘The Irishman’ have further demonstrated his brilliance. De Niro’s impact on cinema has earned him a well-deserved place among the greatest actors of all time and the actor is going to continue to entertain the audience with his future projects as well. Here is a list of all the upcoming films and TV shows of Robert De Niro!
1. Zero Day (2025)
‘Zero Day’ is a Netflix thriller miniseries wherein De Niro will play George Mullen, a famous/complicated former US president who is made to come out of retirement and lead a commission investigating a cyberattack. The current president, President Mitchell (played by Angela Bassett), appoints him the role. Dan Stevens plays Evan Green, a news host who is Cullen’s most upfront critic. Matthew Modine plays Richard Dreyer, the Speaker; Bill Camp plays CIA director Lasche, and McKinley Belcher III plays the commission’s lead investigator, Carl Lopez. The series is directed by Lesli Linka Glatter and written by Eric Newman, Noah Oppenheim, and Michael Schmidt. Alongside the above-mentioned cast, the 6-episode drama also has Lizzy Caplan as Alexandra Mullen, Jesse Plemons as Roger Carlson, Joan Allen as Sheila Mullen, and Connie Britton as Valerie Whitesell. De Niro also serves as an executive producer of the project. ‘Zero Day’ is currently in its post-production stage and will drop on February 20, 2025.
2. Alto Knights (2025)
De Niro appears in a dual role in Warner Bros.’ ‘Alto Knights,’ a gangster film based on the lives of 1950s mob bosses Vito Genovese and Frank Costello. The movie follows Vito Genovese and Frank Costello, a pair of Italian Americans who run two separate crime families in the mid-20th century. Genovese attempted to assassinate Costello in 1957, although Costello retired from the mob. De Niro plays the role of both Vito Genovese and Frank Costello and is joined by Debra Messing, Kathrine Narducci, Cosmo Jarvis, Matt Servitto, and Carrie Lazar. The film, helmed by Barry Levinson and based on a script by Nicholas Pileggi, has completed post-production and is scheduled to be released on March 21, 2025.
3. Tin Soldier (2024)
‘Tin Soldier’ revolves around The Bokushi, who introduces a program aimed at assisting US combat veterans as they search for their purpose and direction in life. Meanwhile, the Government is apprehensive about the program as a well-armed and highly trained group called Shinjas emerges from it, resembling a cult.
De Niro plays the role of a military operative named Emmanuel Ashburn and is accompanied by Jamie Foxx as the Bokushi and Scott Eastwood as Nash Cavanaugh. The cast also includes John Leguizamo, Shamier Anderson, Rita Ora, Nora Arnezeder, and Saïd Taghmaoui. The action thriller film, helmed by Brad Furman, is currently in the post-production stage and is expected to arrive in 2024, although no specific date has been reported yet.
4. Mr. Natural (TBA)
De Niro stars in and executive produces ‘Mr. Natural,’ a drama series that revolves around Louis Baron (De Niro), who visits Palm Springs after spending 30 years in prison to seek revenge and reunite with his family. De Niro is currently the only star attached to the project which was created by Mitch Glazer. The series is currently in the pre-production stage at Entertainment One, and further updates regarding its production are awaited.
5. After Exile (TBA)
De Niro is going to star in another crime drama film titled ‘After Exile.’ The movie follows an ex-con man who tries to rebuild his life with his father after spending eight years in prison for involuntary murder. Shia LaBeouf reportedly essays the role of the con man, while De Niro stars as his father in the Dito Montiel directorial. The film, penned by Anthony Thorne and Michael Tovo, was first announced in 2019 and is still reported to be in the pre-production stage, with the release date not yet confirmed.
6. Bobby Meritorious (TBA)
‘Bobby Meritorious’ is a crime series that follows Avery “The Sage” Accomando, a whistleblower in the Southern District of New York’s biggest case who is about to tear the institution apart. Only one man can stop him: an ex-police officer named Bobby Meritorious. De Niro executive produces the Paramount+ show and also stars in it though his role is not known yet. The details of the rest of the cast have been kept under wraps for now. Preet Bharara, who was the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York between 2009 and 2017, serves as an executive producer. Paramount+ also optioned Bharara’s book ‘Doing Justice: A Prosecutor’s Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, and the Rule of Law’ while acquiring the series. The show, written by Billy Ray, is currently in development, with no known information about the director or anything concerning its production.
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