#Death by Lightning

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IM SO HYPED

[gordonstanheight]

had to do a double take bc what do you mean that’s matthew macfadyen

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Who else is excited for the upcoming Destiny of a Republic miniseries?

It’s called Death by Lightning and Josh Lyman himself is going to be in it as James G. Blaine.

I really hope it doesn’t end up like the American Lion miniseries from a few years back that never got made.

[deadpresidents]

I'm not joking -- I actually check IMDB every few days to make sure this is still real:

I mean, that's about as tailor-made for my entertainment as it can get. Not only are we getting a movie about this story, which I've been waiting for years for, but we're getting Offerman as President Arthur, Michael Shannon and the amazing Betty Gilpin as the Garfields, and Tom Wambsgans as Charles Guiteau! Matthew Macfadyen is certainly not the first person who I'd think of to play crazy-ass Guiteau, but I'm sure he'll be incredible because he's always great. Plus, Matt Ross is really good too -- as a director and as an actor -- so I'm glad to hear he's involved.

Please get made, "Death by Lightning".

[tompoose]

NICK OFFERMAN IS GOING TO BE CHESTER A. ARTHUR???

[johnadamsnotquincy]

MATTHEW MACFADYEN LOOKS JUST LIKE GUITEAU

[fuckyeahmattross]

Death by Lightning

TV Insider reports that Matt will be producing and directing all episodes of the new Netflix series Death by Lightning.

"The drama is based on the novel Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard and tracks the rise of President James Garfield and his subsequent assassination by Charles Guiteau."

Matthew MacFadyen will play  Charles Guiteau and Michael Shannon will play James Garfield.

[real-russ-jackson]

Slowpoke news block time!

Željko Ivanek will appear as Dr. Doctor Bliss in the Netflix's limited series Death by Lightning, the production of which wrapped in Budapest round three weeks ago.

The series from Mike Makowsky, which hails from Benioff and Weiss via their overall deal with Netflix, tells the stranger-than-fiction true story of Garfield’s assassination by Charles Guiteau. It is based on the novel "Destiny Of The Republic" by Candice Millard.

Drama is set to be released sometime in 2025 🎬

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Le news della settimana!

[msclaritea]

Oh great. Another Scientology-linked project. Yippers.

[westeroswisdom]

Some people are still upset with D&D for killing off certain characters in Game of Thrones. In a new Netflix series, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss plan to dramatize the killing off of America's 20th president, James A. Garfield, who was famously "shot by a disappointed office seeker".

Netflix announced today that the next big project from Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss will be titled Death by Lightning and about the assassination of President James Garfield. Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen both star, with Shannon as Garfield and Macfadyen portraying his assassin, Charles Guiteau. Which, we gotta say, is the reverse of who we thought would be playing whom—but we’re into it. Netflix describes Death by Lightning as “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.” It’s based on the book Destiny Of The Republic by Candice Millard. Benioff and Weiss also have the weighty sci-fi series 3 Body Problem coming soon with Netflix, but they’re not writing or directing this new one. Mike Makowsky (Bad Education) will do the former and Matt Ross (Captain Fantastic) will be behind the camera. James Garfield’s presidential term started in March 1881. Guiteau shot him in June, and he succumbed to his injuries an agonizing few months later, in September of that year. Guiteau pled temporary insanity, but was sentenced to death and executed the following year. The full story is complicated, involving spurned political dreams, medical malpractice, and maybe even a touch of neurosyphilis.

An error in the quoted article: Garfield was shot on July 2nd – not in June. He died on September 19th. Without mentioning spoilers, his death was rather excruciating.

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actually while im on the httyd topic I have something else to say. I really hate post httyd 1 toothless and the way the marketing took the design.

I know everyone has talked about this so much already but man it just really REALLY hits especially when looking at footage from the old movie again. the head shape being pug-ified... bigger puppier squarer eyes. almost no trace of the ability of actually having slit pupils. the erasure of his markings. the toning down of his night blue iridescent sheen in certain lights in favor of pure monochrome black... it is such a downgrade.

I think something the movies after the first one rly fail at is in making dragons feel fearsome. they just get reduced to cool pets and that´s just... weird imo. I know in the books dragons are pets too but they get treated as hunting dogs too. it would have been cool to explore that as opposed to just "huge as fuck dogs/cats that also fly"

they are creatures that have shared the world with people for aeons, hunting and being hunted. it´s two species going toe to toe head to head for centuries. a tamed wolf is still a wolf and wolves are dangerous. it's sad that we didn't get that. i know a lot of it is bc its a kids movie but man... man. let them keep a bit of their edge at least... its part of what makes them so cool. its part of the stakes of everything!

[mariailoveyou-guerin]

Some of my favorite shows and characters ever on TV!

[deadpresidents]

The Death By Lightning casting was updated. Any thoughts on Shea Whigham as Conkling and Bradley Whitford as Blaine?

I'm a huge fan of both Shea Whigham and Bradley Whitford, so I'm all for them being involved even if I don't see either of them as Conkling and Blaine. I'm just glad that the series is being stretched out enough to include Roscoe Conkling and James G. Blaine. Also, Kate Chase Sprague and Blanche Bruce! If we're getting Kate Chase Sprague as a major character, that means it's probably going to get into her relationship with Conkling...and any story featuring more Roscoe Conkling is bound to be entertaining.

Also, is there a law that was passed that requires Michael Shannon and Shea Whigham to always be cast together? I'm not complaining. I like both actors. I'm just curious.

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