Death By Lightning is an upcoming American historical drama miniseries based on the 2011 non-fiction book Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard. Depicts the presidency of James A. Garfield, leading up to his assassination by Charles J. Guiteau, who had been an admirer of his. 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. In May, Bradley Whitford and Shea Whigham were added, with Stephen McKinley Henderson, Paula Malcolmson and Tuppence Middleton joining in recurring capacities.