Frank Langella Out of Netflix’s Fall of the House of Usher Following Misconduct Investigation

Netflix has ousted Frank Langella from its Fall of the House of Usher series following an investigation of misconduct against the actor. Deadline reports that Langella, who was set to play Roderick Usher in the Mike Flanagan series, has been removed from the role which will be recast.

Netflix began an investigation into an accusation that Langella behaved inappropriately on set, with an unacceptable joke made that was sexual in nature per TMZ. Filming will continue this week for scenes that do not involve the character and those scenes already filmed by Langella will be reshot.

The eight-episode series, inspired by several of Edgar Allen Poe’s tales, stars Carla Gugino, Mary McDonnell, Carl Lumbly and Mark Hamill.