Death by Lightning
| Death by Lightning | |
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| Genre | Historical drama |
| Created by | Mike Makowsky |
| Based on | Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard |
| Directed by | Matt Ross |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Executive producers |
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| Production company | Bighead Littlehead |
| 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
Depicts the presidency of James A. Garfield, leading up to his assassination by Charles J. Guiteau, who had been an admirer of his.
Cast
Main
- 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
- Stephen McKinley Henderson as Blanche Bruce
- Paula Malcomson as Franny Scoville
- Tuppence Middleton as Kate Chase Sprague
- Laura Marcus as Mollie Garfield
Production
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] Laura Marcus would be added in July.[4]
Filming began in Hungary on July 1, 2024.[5][6]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (February 28, 2024). "Nick Offerman, Betty Gilpin Join Netflix's President Garfield Assassination Series 'Death by Lightning'". Variety. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 24, 2024). "Bradley Whitford & Shea Whigham Join Netflix's Death By Lightning, 3 Others Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (July 19, 2024). "Netflix Finds Its President Garfield's Daughter For Death By Lightning Series Starring Michael Shannon As 20th POTUS". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
- ^ "Death by Lightning – Budapest Sets Stage for Netflix's Presidential Drama". Budapest Reporter. April 4, 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ Death by Lightning
