The Fall of the House of Usher’s Frank Langella has been fired from Netflix. Langella, who was due to feature in a starring role in Netflix’s eight-episode limited series based on Edgar Allan Poe’s works, was fired after an investigation into allegations of misbehavior leveled against him. The now-completed investigation found that the Oscar-nominated actor engaged in unprofessional behavior during production. As a result, the part of Roderick Usher — the heir to the Usher dynasty — has been recast.
Who is Frank Langella?
Frank Langella, an Oscar nominee, has been cast as the lead in Netflix’s eight-episode limited series based on Edgar Allan Poe’s works, The Fall of the House of Usher. Langella was the focus of an inquiry that was finished. It was concluded that Langella had engaged in unprofessional behavior on set. As a result, I’ve learned, the decision has been made to recast Roderick Usher’s character. While The Fall of the House of Usher is currently in post-production, scenes already shot by Langella will be reshot whenever Roderick’s character is recast. Filming on the show hasn’t been fully suspended, with Netflix continuing to shoot scenes that don’t feature Roderick Usher until a replacement actor is found. Netflix has not responded to ET’s request for comment, but ET has reached out to Langella’s representative for comment.
Frank Langella is accused of what?
The news of Frank Langella’s sacking comes after TMZ revealed it earlier this week. That an investigation was underway into the 84-year-old actor’s sexual harassment allegations. Which included making inappropriate comments to a female co-star on set while at work. The Fall of the House of Usher also stars Carla Gugino. Mary McDonnell, Carl Lumbly, and Mark Hamill, in addition to the now-fired Langella.
The eight-episode series, is based on Poe’s short story The Fall of the House of Usher. Is billed as an epic tale of greed, terror, and tragedy. Mike Flanagan conceived the show and will also act as an executive producer alongside Trevor Macy of Intrepid Pictures, as well as Emmy Grinwis and Michael Fimognari. Melinda Nishioka of Intrepid Pictures will serve as co-executive producer, and Flanagan and Michael Fimognari will each direct four episodes.