For Death by Lightning’s Charles Guiteau, the actor calls upon the glorious command of humiliation he perfected as Tom Wambsgans.

Actors Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen chat with USA TODAY about their roles in the new historical drama "Death by Lightning" on Netflix.

Netflix's miniseries "Death by Lightning" has officially dropped on the streamer, and it tells the true story of President James Garfield's election and his tragic assassination. The limited series is based on Candice Millard's 2011 nonfiction book "Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness,

Matthew Macfadyen is an English actor with an impeccable range. The majority of viewers recognize him as the gloomy Mr. Darcy in Pride & Prejudice, released in 2005.

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Matthew Macfadyen is no stranger to playing a Midwestern sycophant willing to kiss any powerful a-- to get ahead. Whereas Tom Wambsgans fails up to the very top in Succession, his role as Charles Guiteau in the new Netflix historical drama Death by Lightning depicts an intoxicating mix of political ambition and obsessive fandom that turns lethal.

Macfadyen's most recent work in the HBO series 'Succession' (2018–2023) marked a significant turning point in his career. His character, Tom Wambsgans, is a corporate climber navigating the treacherous waters of a media empire. This role has earned him critical acclaim and two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor.