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, 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 of the series, portraying Chester A. Arthur and Lucretia Garfield respectively. Bradley Whitford and Shea Whigham were added to the main cast, with Stephen McKinley Henderson, Paula Malcolmson and Tuppence Middleton joining in recurring capacities. Filming began in Hungary on July 1, 2024.