Netflix introduced a brand new collection, Death by Lightning, on Thursday, described as a dramatic retelling of the rise of United States President James Garfield and his assassination.
The collection will probably be primarily based on the novel Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard and can star Matthew Macfadyen (Sucession, Deadpool 3) as Charles Guiteau, the person who killed Garfield. Starring reverse Macfadyen will probably be Michael Shannon (George & Tammy, Waco) in the position of James Garfield.
According to Netflix, the drama “brings to life the epic and stranger-than-fiction true story of James Garfield, reluctant 20th president of the United States, and his greatest admirer Charles Guiteau — the man who would come to kill him,” as per the logline.
Who is concerned with Death by Lightning?
Death by Lightning stems from creator Mike Makowsky and is govt produced by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss (Game of Thrones) as a part of their total take care of Netflix. Matt Ross may even govt produce the collection, and can direct each episode of the drama.
Macfadyen is coming off of his critically acclaimed run on HBO’s Succession, the place he performed Tom Wambsgans. His position earned him a number of awards, together with two Emmy wins and a Golden Globe Award. Michael Shannon’s newest look in a movie is in 2023’s The Flash, the place he reprised his position as General Zod. Shannon is about to star in the upcoming drama The Bikeriders, in addition to in the apocalyptic musical movie The End.
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