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Michael Shannon, James A. Garfield and Matthew Macfadyen

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

Death by Lightning is an exploration of political violence that attempts to situate assassination attempts, and their unwell perpetrators, as rot adjacent to the nobler aspirations of the American Dre...

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Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen on the timeliness of Netflix's '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)

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

When President James A. Garfield was shot at a Washington, D.C., train station in July 1881 — just four months into his presidency — no one could have predicted that his death would take months to unf...

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Death by Lightning: The unbelievable true story of James Garfield’s presidency and assassination

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Netflix Is Finally Streaming A Star-Studded Miniseries That American History Fans Have To Watch

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I Had To Ask Michael Shannon About Why He Chose Such A Cool But Lesser-Known President Like Garfield For His Latest Role

Indeed, Garfield not wanting the nomination for President is one of the reasons why his peers end up elevating him to that position at the RNC that takes place in Death by Lightning. Although as Shannon says, that way of thinking about public servants feels very foreign nowadays.

Matthew Macfadyen says Trump assassination attempt mirrored 'Death by Lightning' filming

Actors Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen chat with USA TODAY about their roles in the new historical drama "Death by Lightning" on Netflix.

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Death by Lightning soundtrack guide: A complete list of the music in the latest Netflix drama

Death by Lightning proves that a great story deserves an equally unforgettable soundtrack. From Hanni El Khatib’s soulful vocals to Ramin Djawadi’s sweeping score, the music breathes life into history, turning a 19th-century tragedy into something that feels brand new.

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DEATH BY LIGHTNING : STREAM IT OR SKIP IT?

Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Betty Gilpin, Nick Offerman, Bradley Whitford and Shea Whigham star in this historical miniseries.