Betty Gilpin and Nick Offerman Cast in Netflix's 'Death by Lightning'

The series, based on the novel 'Destiny of the Republic,' explores the assassination of President James Garfield.

Betty Gilpin and Nick Offerman join Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen in the Netflix series 'Death by Lightning,' which recounts the assassination of President James Garfield.
The series is based on the Candice Millard novel 'Destiny of the Republic' and explores the true story of Garfield's rise and assassination by Charles Guiteau.
Gilpin will portray First Lady Crete Garfield, with Offerman as Vice President Chester Arthur, who succeeded Garfield as president.
The series is created by Mike Makowsky and executive produced by Matt Ross and 'Game of Thrones' co-creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.
Nick Offerman recently won an Emmy for his guest role in HBO’s 'The Last of Us,' and Betty Gilpin is known for her role in the Netflix series 'Glow.'