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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.

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

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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'

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.

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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.

‘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.

Netflix’s ‘Death by Lightning’ Brutally Reveals the Deadly Side of Political Fandom

Assassination thriller “Death by Lightning” showcases the O.G. bad stan with toxic parasocial behavior. Sound familiar?