Michael Shannon stars as President James Garfield in Netflix’s new limited series. The show, which just released a trailer, is a thriller that tells the story of the 20th U.S. President’s life and his tragic assassination, and features a cast of well-known actors.
Netflix has released the first trailer for its new series, Death by Lightning. The show features a talented cast including Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman, Betty Gilpin, Bradley Whitford, and Shea Whigham. It tells the true story of President James Garfield and his assassin, Charles Guiteau (played by Macfadyen), mixing dramatic events with comedic moments that highlight the strange circumstances leading up to the tragedy. The series title comes from a quote Garfield made after becoming president, comparing assassination to an unpredictable event like being struck by lightning. You can watch the trailer now.
The rest of the cast of Death by Lightning features Paula Malcomson (Ray Donovan), Tuppence Middleton (Downton Abbey), Archie Fisher (Steve), Laura Marcus (The Serpent Queen), Barry Shabaka Henley (Forever), Željko Ivanek (Walking Dead: Dead City), Kyle Soller (Andor), Ben Miles (The Crown), Vondie Curtis-Hall (Harriet), Shaun Parkes (Small Axe: Mangrove), and Alistair Petrie (The Night Manager). Mike Makowsky (Bad Education) serves as showrunner for Death by Lightning, while Game of Thrones duo David Benioff and D. B. Weiss are involved as executive producers. Read the official synopsis:
Death by Lightning is a limited series dramatizing the incredible true story of James Garfield, the 20th President of the United States, and Charles Guiteau, the man who both admired and ultimately assassinated him.
‘Death by Lightning’ Star Talks Embodying a Real-Life President
The upcoming film, *Death by Lightning*, recounts the largely unknown story of James Garfield’s brief time as president and the events surrounding his assassination. Actor Michael Shannon found researching Garfield particularly meaningful, telling *TV Insider* he believes we need more people like him today – someone who actively fought against corruption. Shannon explained that the more he learned about Garfield, the more he admired him.
The new four-part series, *Death by Lightning*, tells the parallel stories of President James A. Garfield and his assassin, Charles Guiteau. Guiteau initially admired Garfield, becoming inspired by his campaign speeches and actively working to help him get elected. However, his admiration twisted into resentment. The series will explore Garfield’s unexpected rise to the presidency and the events leading up to his assassination just four months into his term. According to the director, Shannon, the story highlights Garfield’s ability to calm anxieties and appeal to reason, making it a particularly impactful narrative. Audiences will gain a deeper understanding of Garfield’s life and the circumstances surrounding his tragic death.
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