The actor defends the "unacceptable behavior" on the set: "I was canceled"
Frank Langella was dismissed from his new Netflix series last month.
He has become more common in recent years to see a news than an actor or a crew member has been released from a film or a television program due to a form ofallegedly. But while certain accusations facing the moving away, others have retaliated or tried to share the story from their point of view. In April, Deadline announced the news thatOscar -nominated actorFrank Langella, 84, left the Netflix series,The fall of the house of Bailiff, due to alleged inappropriate behavior on the set. A few weeks later, the actor responded with his own words, writingA guest column for the deadline. The chronicle highlights the behavior that led to the investigation, as well as to the provocative attitude of Langella towards his dismissal. Read the rest to know why the actor says he was "canceled".
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Langella played in the limited series.
The fall of Usher's housejustHill House HantingandMidnight MassCreatorMike Flanagan and adapts a handful ofEdgar Allan PoeStories, including that of the title. Langella was to play the role of Roderick Usher, one of the only surviving members of a former illustrious family. The other distribution players includeMary McDonnell,,Carla Gugino,,Mark Hamill,,Zach Gilford, andKate Siegel.
Deadline's initial report on the release of Langella noted that the spectacle was "halfway through production" and that her character would be rebuilt and that his already finished scenes take turns. On April 29, it was announced thatBruce Greenwood, who appeared in several Flanagan projects,would replace Langella in the role.
Sources said Langella had harassed a co-star.
When TMZ reported thatAn investigation into the behavior of Langella on the set ofThe fall of Usher's housewas underway, the point of sale included the allegations of a source of production which declared that the actor "had made an inappropriate joke of a sexual nature" and "touched the leg of a female co-star "before asking him jokingly:" Did you like it? ""
Netflix refused to comment on the Deadline report that an investigation had confirmed the reprehensible acts.
Langella himself has entered more detail on the complaint.
On May 5, Deadline published a Chronicle of Langella entitled "Fired by Netflix, Frank Langella refutes the allegations of" unacceptable behavior ".
"On March 25 of this year, I had a love scene with the actress playing my young woman," writes Langella. "We were both entirely dressed. I was sitting on a sofa, she stood in front of me. The director called" Cut "." He touched my leg, "said the actress." It was not Not in the blockage. "She then turned around and left the set, followed by the director and the intimacy coordinator. I tried to follow but I was invited to" give him space " . I waited for about an hour, and I was then told that she did not go back for set and we were wrapped. "
He admitted not to follow the instructions of the intimacy coordinator.
Like many shows and films these days,The fall of Usher's househas aintimacy coordinator on the tray. The work of the intimacy coordinator is to work with actors and production to ensure that all intimate, dressed or other scenes are entirely choreographed and safe and comfortable for all those involved.AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
In its deadline, Langella summarizes a telephone call with the Netflix Human Resources Department.
He writes: "" Before the start of the love scene on March 25, "said the questioner," our intimacy coordinator suggested where you should both put your hands. It was brought to our attention that you said: "It's absurd!" "" Yes ", I say, I did it. And I always think it. It was a love scene on the camera. Legay the placement of the hands, in my opinion, is ridiculous. It is undermining the instinct and spontaneity. "
Langella also claims to be told not to reach out to anyone, including his co-star or the intimacy coordinator.
In the afternoon, this word of the investigation first struck the internet, "I was dismissed", continues the actor. “I did not receive an audience with Netflix. My request to meet with a head with the actress was refused. The directors and the producer have stopped responding to my emails and telephone calls. In the 30 minutes following my dismissal, a letter went to the casting and the crew and a complete press release were sent immediately. ""
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He blames "cancel culture" for his dismissal.
The actor begins the chronicle by writing: "I was canceled. Just like that", and pointing towards "the growing madness that permeates our industry" as a reason for his overhaul.
Langella writes for the deadline which is the main actor of a show "requires ... that you give the example while keeping the light and friendly atmosphere" and affirms that his attempts to do thisThe fall of Usher's housewere taken in the wrong direction. He even said that a producer said to him, "You can't do that, Frank. You can't joke. You can't compliment. You can't touch it." It's a new order. "
"I cannot talk about the intentions of my accuser or Netflix, but the impact on me has been incalculable," he continues. "I lost an exciting part, the chance of future profits and perhaps face a period of unemployment. Netflix dismissed me after three months of work with only three weeks to shoot, and I have not yet been fully paid for my services. Most especially, my reputation was tarnished. "
Langella writes that, for him, "these unworthiness is ... the true definition of unacceptable behavior" and that "canceling culture is the antithesis of democracy". He claims to be told to "pretend humility" and "apologize", he refused to follow.
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