Netflix has released the first Death by Lightning trailer, previewing the upcoming four-part limited series about the life of President James Garfield. Death by Lightning is set to release on November 6, 2025.
“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 would come to kill him,” reads the series’ official synopsis.
Check out the Death by Lightning trailer below (watch other trailers):
What happens in the Death by Lightning trailer?
The trailer highlights the rise of President James Garfield (Michael Shannon) as he looks to fixc the country, and Charles Giteau (Matthew Macfadyen), a man trying to find his way into favor with Garfield, and who would eventually be the man who assassinates him.
Death by Lightning stars Shannon, Macfadyen, Nick Offerman, Bradley Whitford, Shea Whigham, and Betty Gilpin. Guest stars on the show include Alistair Petrie, Archie Fisher, Barry Shabaka Henley, Ben Miles, Kyle Soller, Laura Marcus, Paula Malcomson, Shaun Parkes, Tuppence Middleton, Vondie Curtis Hall, and Željko Ivanek.
The series is created and written by Mike Makowsky, and directed by Matt Ross.
