Death by Lightning: A Historical Drama Series on the Assassination of President James Garfield
Netflix is set to release a new historical drama series called Death by Lightning, which focuses on the assassination of President James Garfield. The series features a star-studded cast led by Michael Shannon as President Garfield and Matthew Macfadyen as Charles Guiteau, the assassin. Other cast members include Betty Gilpin, Nick Offerman, and Tuppence Middleton. President Garfield served as the 20th president of the United States and tragically died in 1881, just months into his presidency. The series is described as a mix of comedy and tragedy, highlighting Guiteau's delusions and impact on American culture. The show is executive produced by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss and is set to premiere on Netflix on November 6.