The four -episodes drama is based on the novel “The fate of the Republic” of Candice Millard.
The next limited series of Netflix Death by Lightning It already has a release date. The four -episodes drama will be released on the streaming platform on November 6.
The series stars Matthew Macfadyen and Michael Shannonand will tell the story of US President James Garfield (Shannon) and his murder at the hands of Charles Guiteau (Macfadyen). Is based on the novel “The fate of the Republic” by Candice Millard.
Death By Lightning cast
In addition to Shannon and Macfadyen, the cast includes Nick Offerman Like Chester Arthur, Bradley Whitford Like James Blaine, Shea Whigam as Roscoe Conkling) and Betty Gilpin like Crette Garfield.
The guest cast includes: Alistair Petrie, Archie Fisher, Barry Shabaka Henley, Ben Miles, Kyle Soller, Laura Marcus, Paula Malcomson, Shaun Parkes, Tuppence Middleton, Vondie Curtis Hall and Eljko Vivanek.
Death by Lightning
Mike Makowsky He is the creator of Death By Lightning and will also be a screenwriter and executive producer. The creators of game of Thrones, David Benioff and DB WeissThey are also executive producers through Bighead Littlehead Productions, along with Bernie Caulfield. Matt Ross will be executive producer and director of all episodes.
Shannon has recently starred in television series such as George & Tammy (for which he received a nomination for Emmy), Waco and Waco: The Aftermat, and Nine Perfect Strangers. Macfadyen won two consecutive Emmy awards for the best cast actor in a dramatic film for his work in the successful HBO Succession series. He was also nominated in the same category for that series in 2020. His work in Succession also earned him a Golden Globe and a Bafta award.
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