As a history enthusiast who has always been fascinated by the tales of power, politics, and human drama that shape our world, I must say I am absolutely thrilled about Netflix’s upcoming limited series “Death by Lightning.” With such an impressive cast assembled, this production promises to be a riveting exploration into the life and untimely death of James Garfield.
Netflix has announced the complete lineup for the upcoming limited series titled “Death by Lightning.” This series delves into the extraordinary and truly bizarre tale surrounding the 20th president of the United States, James Garfield, and his assassination at the hands of his ardent supporter, Charles Guiteau.
The television series “Death by Lightning,” now completed filming in Budapest, Hungary, was conceived by creator, scriptwriter, and executive producer Mike Makowsky, who is also known for his work on “Bad Education.” This show is adapted from the book “The Destiny of the Republic” written by Candice Millard.
Who’s in the Death by Lightning cast?
2025 is when I’ll get to witness an exceptional limited series! As a fan, I can’t wait to see Archie Fisher (from Last Days of John Allen Chau), shining as Joe Brown, Barry Shabaka Henley (Bob Hearts Abishola) bringing Senator Blanche Bruce to life, Željko Ivanek (Walking Dead: Dead City) portraying Dr. Bliss, Kyle Soller (Andor) stepping into the shoes of Robert Todd Lincoln, Ben Miles (The Crown) delivering as George Scoville, Vondie Curtis Hall (Harriet) embodying Frederick Douglass, Shaun Parkes (Small Axe: Mangrove) portraying Dr. Charles Purvis, and Alistair Petrie (The Night Manager) taking on the role of John Sherman. This promises to be an unforgettable experience!
The following actors have been confirmed for their roles: Betty Gilpin from “Glow” plays Crete Garfield; Matthew Macfadyen of “Succession” is Charles Guiteau; Nick Offerman, known for “The Last of Us”, takes on Chester Arthur; Michael Shannon from “Nocturnal Animals” portrays James Garfield; Laura Marcus, starring in “The Serpent Queen”, is Mollie Garfield; Bradley Whitford, famous for “The Handmaid’s Tale”, plays Secretary of State James Blaine; Shea Whigham from “Joker” depicts Senator Roscoe Conkling; Paula Malcomson, best known for “Deadwood”, is Franny Scoville; and Tuppence Middleton, recognized in “Downton Abbey”, plays Kate Chase Sprague.
Initially, Stephen Mckinley Henderson had been chosen to play Senator Blanche Bruce, but unfortunately, due to a scheduling issue, the part eventually went to Henley instead.
In this production team setup, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss (known for their work on 3 Body Problem and Game of Thrones), along with Bernie Caulfield (Big Love), function as the executive producers. On the other hand, Matt Ross (28 Hotel Rooms) assumes the roles of both director and executive producer for all episodes.
No release date has been set yet for Death by Lightning, but it is anticipated to arrive in 2025.
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