Webber 's role on the J. J. Abrams-produced '' 11.22.63 '' was his first in the United States . He got the role after sending in an audition tape , which he had two days to prepare for , including watching newsreels of Oswald and listening to clips of his voice . After he was cast , he then read the novel on which it was based , as well as other books about the assassination . He received praise for " mastering Oswald 's peculiar speech pattern and growing sense of paranoia . " Webber will star alongside Lena Headey and fellow Australian Eliza Taylor in the 2016 police drama film '' Thumper ''
assassination
Assassination of John F. Kennedy
Daniel Webber (actor)