Oscar-nominated actor Frank Langella has left the Netflix series The Fall of Usher’s House following an investigation into misconduct.
According to the Hollywood Reporter and Deadline, the 84-year-old Frost / Nixon star was found to have “participated in unacceptable behavior on set.” The series, which was in the middle of production, is based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe. A Netflix spokesman confirmed to the Guardian that the report was accurate.
The investigation was reportedly launched after Lanjela was accused of making inappropriate comments to a colleague.
The actor was not supposed to be on set this week and filming will continue with scenes that do not include his character until the role is reworked.
Langella was chosen to play Roderick Usher, a role previously played by Vincent Price in the 1960 film Usher House, along with Carla Gugino, Mark Hamill and Mary McDonnell. The series comes from Mike Flanagan, whose work includes The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass and Doctor Sleep. He called the series “an epic story of greed, horror and tragedy.”
Langella was nominated for an Oscar for his role as Richard Nixon in Frost / Nixon, and his most recent roles include Judge Julius Hoffman in Aaron Sorkin’s Chicago 7 Trial and Seb in The Joke. He is also known for his stage work, for which he has won four Tony Awards.
The Guardian contacted Lanjela’s representatives for comment.
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