Netflix has released the trailer for Death by Lightning, a historical drama inspired by President James Garfield’s haunting observation:
“Assassination can no more be guarded against than death by lightning; it is best not to worry about either.” – President James Garfield
The series explores the fateful convergence between President Garfield, played by Michael Shannon, and his assassin Charles Guiteau, portrayed by Matthew Macfadyen.
The cast also includes Nick Offerman, Betty Gilpin, Bradley Whitford, and Shea Whigham.
Executive producers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss join creator Mike Makowsky and director Matt Ross for the limited series, which is based on Candice Millard’s Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President.
Death by Lightning premieres exclusively on Netflix on November 6.
Image: Matthew Macfadyen as Charles Guiteau in Death by Lightning. (Larry Horricks/Netflix)
