Death By Lightning is an upcoming American historical drama miniseries based on the novel Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard. Depicts the presidency of James A. Garfield, leading up to his assassination by Charles J. Guiteau. The series was announced in February 2024, with Michael Shannon cast to play Garfield. Nick Offerman and Betty Gilpin joined the cast, as Chester A. Arthur and Lucretia Garfield respectively. Bradley Whitford and Shea Whigham were added to the cast in May. In October, additional castings were announced, including Barry Shabaka Henley, Vondie Curtis-Hall and Ċ½eljko Ivanek. Filming began in Hungary on July 1, 2024.