The streaming wars are in full effect, and those with a Netflix subscription have been treated to a variety of originals. There's a new Netflix show to binge watch with Mike Makowsky's Death by Lightning , which just released its four-episode season. The show stars Michael Shannon as ill-fated US President James A. Garfield, and the actor explained to CinemaBlend what got him to take on that role.

Plenty of folks are excited about Death By Lightning , as it tells a lesser-known story about how James Garfield was unwillingly elevated to the role of President before being killed by Charles J. Guiteau (played by Succession star Matthew Macfayden ). As you can see in the video above, I spoke with the show's two stars, and asked Shannon what appealed to him about playing the 20

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