Frank Langella fired from new Netflix present after sexual misconduct probe

By PTI

LOS ANGELES: Hollywood veteran Frank Langella has been fired by Netflix from its upcoming restricted sequence “The Fall Of The House Of Usher” following an investigation into his alleged misconduct on set.

The 84-year-old actor was forged to play Roderick Usher within the eight-episode horror mission, impressed by a number of Edgar Allan Poe tales.

However, the position might be recast, although the present was about midway by way of manufacturing.

The scenes that had been filmed with Langella will now be reshot, reported Deadline.

Netflix and Langella haven’t but commented on the investigation or the allegation that was levelled in opposition to the actor.

But based on TMZ, the probe was launched after Langella was accused of sexual harassment, together with making inappropriate feedback to a feminine co-star on set throughout work.

“The Fall Of The House Of Usher” hails from the “Haunting of Hill House” and “Midnight Mass” staff of Mike Flanagan and Trevor Macy. 

The present will even function Mark Hamill, Carla Gugino, Mary McDonnell and Carl Lumbly in pivotal roles. 

Langella is greatest recognized for starring in motion pictures comparable to “Masters of the Universe”, “Good Night, and Good Luck”, “Robot & Frank”, “Frost/Nixon”, and “The Trial of the Chicago 7”.

On the small display screen, he has appeared in exhibits like “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”, “The Americans” and “Kidding”.