‘Death By Lightning’ Starring Michael Shannon & Matthew Macfadyen Gets Netflix Premiere Date
The four-episode series adapts Candice Millard's novel, featuring Emmy-winning actors and executive producers from Game of Thrones, exploring Garfield's assassination.
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Death by Lightning Netflix has set a November 6th launch date for the four-episode limited series “Death by Lightning” with Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen starring as U.S. President James Garfield and his assassin Charles Guiteau, respectively. Based on Candice Millard’s novel “Destiny Of The Republic,” the series also stars Nick Offerman, Bradley Whitford, Shea Whigham and Betty Gilpin. Mike Makowsky is the creator and will also serve as…
Death By Lightning Sets Netflix Release Date: Matthew Macfadyen Stars In President Garfield Assassination Drama
Netflix is set to shock and enthrall audiences with its upcoming limited series Death by Lightning, a gripping historical drama that explores the assassination of U.S. President James Garfield. The four-episode series will premiere on November 6, 2025, bringing to life one of the most dramatic moments in American history. With a powerhouse cast including ... Read more The post Death by Lightning Sets Netflix Release Date: Matthew Macfadyen Stars…
Netflix's Death by Lightning debuts images and a release date for the Michael Shannon-led series about James Garfield's strange life
Netflix‘s upcoming docudrama, Death by Lightning, hits the Senate floor this Thursday afternoon with a handful of promotional materials for the epic about bizarre events surrounding James Garfield, the 20th president of the United States of America. Created by Mike Makowsky (Bad Education, I Think We’re Alone Now, Beef), Death by Lightning features an ensemble cast investigating a man who was hesitant to become the leader of the Free World. The …
When Is Death by Lightning Releasing on Netflix? Everything We Know So Far
Netflix has officially announced its historical series Death by Lightning will premiere on November 6, 2025. The four-episode historical drama about the assassination of President James A. Garfield stars Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen. Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are serving as executive producers (via Deadline). Written by Mike Makowsky and based on the bestseller Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard, the …
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