Michael Shannon Portrays President James Garfield in Netflix's 'Death by Lightning'
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Joe Otterson
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Summary
A profile of Michael Shannon's performance as President James Garfield in the Netflix limited series "Death by Lightning." The article is part of Variety's "Don't Forget About" series, highlighting Shannon's portrayal of the often-overlooked 19th-century president who served only six months before being assassinated. Shannon, known for acclaimed roles in films like "Nocturnal Animals," "The Shape of Water," and "Take Shelter," brings depth to the historical figure in what is described as an award-worthy turn.
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· 3 pulledMichael Shannon rips the oft-overlooked president from the history books and brings him to life in fine fashion.
Often relegated to a footnote in U.S. history, Garfield was president barely six months before he died after being shot by Charles Guiteau in 1881.
Shannon, who has delivered unforgettable performances in films like 'Nocturnal Animals,' 'The Shape of Water,' 'Take Shelter' and 'Revolutionary Road'
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