Michael Shannon Leads Netflix's Garfield Series
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- Michael Shannon portrays President James Garfield in Netflix's limited series "Death by Lightning", delivering an Emmy‑worthy performance.
- Garfield is depicted as championing early education reforms, laying groundwork for the future Department of Education.
- The series highlights Garfield's battles with Senator Roscoe Conkling over corruption and patronage in the post‑Civil War era.
- Matthew Macfadyen plays assassin Charles Guiteau, providing a counterpoint to Shannon's Garfield.
- Netflix includes "Death by Lightning" in its Variety "Don't Forget About" series, aiming to revive interest in overlooked historical figures.
Why it matters: Netflix hopes the high‑profile historical drama will attract viewers and bolster its brand, offering shareholders a chance to recover from the recent 10% stock decline tied to leadership turmoil.
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