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Michael Shannon, James A. Garfield and Death by Lightning

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Michael Shannon Admits He 'Didn't Know Much' Before Playing President James Garfield in Death by Lightning (Exclusive)

Michael Shannon has a lot of love for James Garfield.

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What Michael Shannon has learned about James Garfield while filming 'Death by Lightning'

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‘Death by Lightning’ Review: Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen Headline Netflix’s Mostly Gripping, Slightly Rushed Presidential Assassination Thriller

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'Death by Lightning' Ending Explained: All About The Netflix Miniseries' Fatal Finale

Death by Lightning chronicles a shockingly true period of American history that is largely overlooked in academic textbooks and public consciousness.

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Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen on the timeliness of Netflix's 'Death by Lightning'

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Did Charles Guiteau Really Think God Told Him To Kill President James Garfield? The True Story Behind 'Death by Lightning'

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‘Death by Lightning’ Is History as Comedy and Tragedy

The Netflix limited series is both a timely exploration of political disillusionment and a frequently amusing character drama.

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‘Death by Lightning’ Stars Explain the Wild True Story of a U.S. President’s Fan-Turned-Assassin: “He Thought He Was a Hero”

Michael Shannon also talks about his longtime friendship with actor Shea Whigham, who's also in the Netflix limited series.

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‘Death By Lightning’ Ending Explained: How Accurate Is Netflix’s Historical Drama About James Garfield and Charles Guiteau?

Netflix ‘s new drama Death By Lightning tells the wild story of how President James A. Garfield ( Michael Shannon) was killed by Charles Guiteau ( Matthew Macfadyen ).

Has Death by Lightning Season 2 Been Canceled or Renewed?

Death by Lightning hit Netflix on November 6, 2025, and instantly grabbed eyeballs. The four-part historical drama stars Michael Shannon as President James A. Garfield and Matthew Macfadyen as his assassin,