Netflix has finally announced the premiere date for their new show about President James Garfield!
The streaming service has revealed that the upcoming series Death by Lightning , starring Michael Shannon as the 20th President of the United States, will be premiering later this year on November 6.
The 4-episode limited series also stars Matthew Macfadyen as Charles Guiteau, Nick Offerman as Chester Arthur, Bradley Whitford as James Blaine, Shea Whigham as Roscoe Conkling, and Betty Gilpin as Crete Garfield.
Here’s the synopsis: “ Death by Lightning is a drama series that brings to life the epic and stranger-than-fiction true story of James Garfield, reluctant 20th president of the United States, and his greatest admirer Charles Guiteau — the man who wou