Netflix Announces New Drama Series 'Death by Lightning'

From Creator Mike Makowsky and Director Matt Ross, and Executive Producers David Benioff, D.B. Weiss and Bernie Caulfield 

Netflix today announced new series Death by Lightning, a drama retelling the rise of US President James Garfield and his subsequent assassination by Charles Guiteau, from Creator Mike Makowsky and Executive Producers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, under their deal with Netflix, and Matt Ross, who will direct all episodes.

Based on the novel Destiny Of The Republic by Candice Millard. 

Logline: Death by Lightning is a drama series that 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.

Format: Drama

CAST

Matthew Macfadyen (Succession, Deadpool 3, Stonehouse, Operation Mincemeat) will play ‘Charles Guiteau.’ 

Michael Shannon (George & Tammy, Waco, Nocturnal Animals, Revolutionary Road) will play ‘James Garfield.’