The Oscar-winning actor known for films like "Raging Bull," "Goodfellas" and "The Godfather Part II" said that the opportunity to jump into the TV space and meet showrunner Eric Newman came through a conversation with his agent.

After a six-decade-long career, "Taxi Driver" actor Robert De Niro is starring in his first television series - but he is not convinced he would do it again.

The Oscar-winner embraces US TV for the first time in a new limited series that prioritizes conversation over action, but is still compelling.