Frank Langella leaves Netflix show after misconduct investigation

The Oscar-nominated actor will no longer star in The Fall of the House of Usher after he was accused of inappropriate behaviour

Oscar-nominated actor Frank Langella has exited Netflix series The Fall of the House of Usher after an investigation into misconduct.

According to the Hollywood Reporter and Deadline, the 84-year-old star of Frost/Nixon was found to have been involved in unacceptable conduct on set". The series, which was midway through production, is based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe. A spokesperson for Netflix has confirmed to the Guardian that the report is accurate.