Keeley Hawes and Matthew Macfadyen attend premiere of his new series

Keeley Hawes and Matthew Macfadyen Attend Premiere of New Series

Keeley Hawes and her husband Matthew Macfadyen, known for his role in Succession, shared a rare red carpet moment at the premiere of Netflix's Death By Lightning on Monday. The couple, who celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary earlier this month, posed together at The Plaza Hotel in New York City.

Red Carpet Appearance

Keeley, 49, wore a striking red high-neck dress with distressed fabric and a semi-sheer skirt. She complemented the look with classic black stilettos and styled her hair straight. Matthew, 50, played Charles J. Guiteau in the series and chose a brown double-breasted blazer paired with a striped tie.

About Death By Lightning

The show recounts the true story of James Garfield's presidency and the assassin Charles J. Guiteau, who killed him in 1881. The series explores Charles' descent into madness, portraying how an initial alliance with President Garfield turns into a deadly obsession.

"It will follow Charles' descent into madness as what starts as an allyship with the American President becomes a deep, and deadly, obsession."

Based on a historical mini-series and a novel, the show delves into the events leading to Garfield's assassination.

Death By Lightning offers a dramatic look at a dark chapter in American history through the eyes of those involved.

Author's Summary

This premiere highlights the impressive collaboration of Keeley Hawes and Matthew Macfadyen as they bring to life a gripping historical drama on Netflix.

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Daily Mail Daily Mail — 2025-11-04