The upcoming Netflix limited series “ Death by Lightning ” has set its premiere date.

The four-episode drama will drop on the streaming service on Nov. 6. As previously announced, the series stars Matthew Macfadyen and Michael Shannon, which will tell the story of U.S. President James Garfield (Shannon) and his assassination by Charles Guiteau (Macfadyen). It is based on the novel “Destiny Of The Republic” by Candice Millard.

Along with Shannon and Macfadyen, the cast includes Nick Offerman as Chester Arthur, Bradley Whitford as James Blaine, Shea Whigham as Roscoe Conkling), and Betty Gilpin as Crete 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

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