Death by Lightning

American TV series or program

Death by Lightning

Genre| Historical drama
Created by| Mike Makowsky
Based on| Destiny of the Republic
by Candice Millard
Directed by| Matt Ross
Starring|

* Michael Shannon
* Matthew Macfadyen
* Nick Offerman
* Betty Gilpin
* Bradley Whitford
* Shea Whigham

Country of origin| United States
Original language| English
Production
Executive producers|

* Mike Makowsky
* David Benioff
* D. B. Weiss
* Bernie Caulfield
* Matt Ross

Original release
Network| Netflix

Death By Lightning is an upcoming American historical drama miniseries created by Mike Makowsky, based on the novel Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard.

## Premise

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Depicts the presidency of James A. Garfield, leading up to his assassination by Charles J. Guiteau, who had been an admirer of his.

## Cast

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### Main

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* Michael Shannon as James A. Garfield
* Matthew Macfadyen as Charles J. Guiteau
* Nick Offerman as Chester A. Arthur
* Betty Gilpin as Lucretia Garfield
* Bradley Whitford as James Blaine
* Shea Whigham as Roscoe Conkling

### Recurring

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* Stephen McKinley Henderson as Blanche Bruce
* Paula Malcomson as Franny Scoville
* Tuppence Middleton as Kate Chase Sprague

## Production

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The series was announced in February 2024, with Michael Shannon cast to play Garfield, and Matthew Macfadyen as the assassin Guiteau. Matt Ross was set to direct all episodes of the series.[1] Later that month, Nick Offerman and Betty Gilpin joined the cast of the series, portraying Chester A. Arthur and Lucretia Garfield respectively.[2] In May, Bradley Whitford and Shea Whigham were added to the main cast, with Stephen McKinley Henderson, Paula Malcolmson and Tuppence Middleton joining in recurring capacities.[3]

Filming is expected to begin in Hungary on July 1, 2024.[4][5]

## References

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1. ^ White, Peter (February 1, 2024). "Michael Shannon & Matthew Macfadyen To Star In President Garfield Assassination Series Death By Lightning For Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
2. ^ Otterson, Joe (February 28, 2024). "Nick Offerman, Betty Gilpin Join Netflix's President Garfield Assassination Series 'Death by Lightning'". Variety. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 24, 2024). "Bradley Whitford & Shea Whigham Join Netflix's Death By Lightning, 3 Others Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
4. ^ "Death by Lightning – Budapest Sets Stage for Netflix's Presidential Drama". Budapest Reporter. April 4, 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
5. ^ Death by Lightning

## External links

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* Death By Lightning at the Internet Movie Database

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