Netflix needs a new star for its streaming service. The House of Usher Falls after firing Oscar nominee Frank Langella due to alleged misconduct.
The streamer recently completed an investigation into the star’s behavior which “determined that Langella had been involved in unacceptable conduct on set,” according to Deadline. The report was confirmed by a Netflix spokesperson to NBC News April 14.
Langella (84) was chosen to play Roderick Usher. The House of Usher FallsBased on Edgar Allen PoeThe short story is the same as the original. Deadline reported the series was halfway through filming but the company has decided to re-shoot scenes featuring Langella.
CelebHomes News reached Netflix and Langella for comment, but did not hear back.
Deadline cited TMZ, who first reported Netflix launched an investigation into Langella’s conduct after he was accused of sexual harassment. Sources claim that he made inappropriate remarks to a co-star female.