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It has become more common in recent years to see news that an actor or crew member has been let go from a movie or TV show due to some form of alleged misconduct. But while some facing accusations walk away quietly, others have fought back or attempted to share the story from their perspective. In April, Deadline broke the news thatOscar-nominated actor Frank Langella, 84, was leaving the Netflix series, The Fall of the House of Usher, because of alleged inappropriate behavior on the set. A few weeks later, the actor responded in his own words, penning a guest column for Deadline. The column sheds some light on the behavior that led to the investigation, as well as Langella's defiant attitude towards his firing. Read on to find out why the actor says he's "been canceled."

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The Fall of the House of Ushercomes from The Haunting of Hill Houseand Simbang Gabicreator Mike Flanagan and adapts a handful of Edgar Allan Poestories, including that of the title. Langella was set to star as Roderick Usher, one of the only surviving members of a formerly illustrious family. Other actors in the cast include Mary McDonnell, Carla Gugino, Mark Hamill, Zach Gilford, and Kate Siegel.

Deadline's initial report about Langella's exit noted that the show was "about halfway through production" and that his character would be recast and his already completed scenes reshot. On April 29, it was announced that Bruce Greenwood, who's appeared in several of Flanagan's projects, would be replacing Langella in the role.

When TMZ reported that an investigation into Langella's behavior on the set of The Fall of the House of Usherwas underway, the outlet included claims from a production source who said that the actor "made an inappropriate joke that was sexual in nature" and "touched the leg of a female co-star" before jokingly asking her, "Did you like that?"

Netflix declined to comment on Deadline's report that an investigation had confirmed wrongdoing.

On May 5, Deadline published a column by Langella titled, "Fired By Netflix, Frank Langella Refutes Allegations Of 'Unacceptable Behavior.'" In the piece, the actor writes about the incident with an unnamed co-star that led to his firing.

"On March 25 of this year, I was performing a love scene with the actress playing my young wife," Langella writes. "Both of us were fully clothed. I was sitting on a couch, she was standing in front of me. The director called 'cut.' 'He touched my leg,' said the actress. 'That was not in the blocking.' She then turned and walked off the set, followed by the director and the intimacy coordinator. I attempted to follow but was asked to 'give her some space.' I waited for approximately one hour, and was then told she was not returning to set and we were wrapped."

Like many shows and movies do these days, The Fall of the House of Usherhas an intimacy coordinator on set. The intimacy coordinator's job is to work with the actors and the production to make sure that any intimate scenes, clothed or otherwise, are fully choreographed and safe and comfortable for everyone involved.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb

In his Deadline piece, Langella recaps a phone call with Netflix's human resources department.

He writes, "'Before the love scene began on March 25,' said the questioner, 'our intimacy coordinator suggested where you both should put your hands. It has been brought to our attention that you said, "This is absurd!"' 'Yes,' I said, 'I did. And I still think so.' It was a love scene on camera. Legislating the placement of hands, to my mind, is ludicrous. It undermines instinct and spontaneity."

Langella also claims that he was told not to reach out to anyone, including his co-star or the intimacy coordinator.

The afternoon that word of the investigation first hit the internet, "I was fired," the actor continues. "I was not given a hearing with Netflix. My request to meet one-on-one with the actress was denied. The directors and the producer stopped answering my emails and phone calls. Within 30 minutes of my firing, a letter went out to cast and crew and a full press release was sent immediately."

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Sinimulan ng aktor ang haligi sa pamamagitan ng pagsulat, "Nakansela ako. Ganyan," at itinuro ang "pagtaas ng kabaliwan na sumasaklaw sa ating industriya" bilang dahilan ng kanyang pag -uli.

Sinusulat ni Langella para sa Deadline na ang pagiging lead actor sa isang palabas "ay nangangailangan ... na nagtakda ka ng isang halimbawa sa pamamagitan ng pagpapanatiling ilaw at palakaibigan," at inaangkin na ang kanyang pagtatangka na gawin iyon saAng Pagbagsak ng Bahay ni Usheray kinuha sa maling paraan. Sinabi pa niya na sinabi sa kanya ng isang prodyuser, "Hindi mo magagawa iyon, Frank. Hindi ka maaaring magbiro. Hindi ka makakapuri. Hindi ka maaaring hawakan. Ito ay isang bagong order."

"Hindi ako maaaring makipag -usap sa mga hangarin ng aking akusado o Netflix, ngunit ang epekto sa akin ay hindi mabilang," nagpapatuloy siya. "Nawalan ako ng isang kapanapanabik na bahagi, ang pagkakataon sa mga kita sa hinaharap at marahil ay nahaharap sa isang kahabaan ng kawalan ng trabaho. Tinapos ako ng Netflix pagkatapos ng tatlong buwan na trabaho na may tatlong linggo lamang ang naiwan upang mag -shoot, at mayroon pa akong ganap na mabayaran para sa aking mga serbisyo. Karamihan. Mahalaga, ang aking reputasyon ay na -tarnished. "

Sinusulat ni Langella na, sa kanya, "ang mga pagkagalit na ito ay ... ang tunay na kahulugan ng hindi katanggap -tanggap na pag -uugali" at na "kanselahin ang kultura ay ang antitis ng demokrasya." Inaangkin niya na sinabihan siyang "feign pagpapakumbaba" at "humingi ng tawad," payo na tumanggi siyang sundin.

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