Season 1 of the Netflix original horror limited series The Fall of the House of Usher was picked up for a series order on October 6, 2021.[1] It will premiere on October 12, 2023.[2]
Synopsis[]
From Mike Flanagan, the creator of The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass, a wicked horror series based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Ruthless siblings Roderick and Madeline Usher have built Fortunato Pharmaceuticals into an empire of wealth, privilege and power. But past secrets come to light when the heirs to the Usher dynasty start dying at the hands of a mysterious woman from their youth.
Cast[]
- Bruce Greenwood as Roderick Usher[3]
- Frank Langella as Roderick Usher (formerly/fired)[4]
- Zach Gilford as Young Roderick Usher[5]
- Carla Gugino as Verna[4]
- Mary McDonnell as Madeline Usher[4]
- Carl Lumbly as C. Auguste Dupin[4]
- Mark Hamill as Arthur Pym[4]
- Michael Trucco as Rufus Griswold[5]
- T'Nia Miller as Victorine LaFourcade[5]
- Paola Nuñez as Dr. Alessandra Ruiz[5]
- Henry Thomas as Frederick Usher[5]
- Kyliegh Curran as Lenore Usher[5]
- Samantha Sloyan as Tamerlane Usher[5]
- Rahul Kohli as Napoleon Usher[5]
- Kate Siegel as Camille L'Espanaye[5]
- Sauriyan Sapkota as Prospero Usher[5]
- Katie Parker as Annabel Lee[5]
- Crystal Balint as Morella Usher[5]
- Aya Furukawa as Tina[5]
- Daniel Jun as Julius[5]
- Matt Biedel as Bill T. Wilson[5]
- Ruth Codd as Juno Usher[5]
- Annabeth Gish as Eliza[5]
- Igby Rigney as Toby[5]
- Robert Longstreet as Mr. Longfellow[5]
Episodes[]
| # | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Air date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | "A Midnight Dreary" | Mike Flanagan | Mike Flanagan | October 12, 2023 | |
| A wealthy CEO faces a criminal investigation amid tragedy, trauma — and a supernatural threat. The Usher family learns an informant lurks among them. | |||||
| 02 | "The Masque of the Red Death" | Mike Flanagan & Emmy Grinwis | Mike Flanagan | October 12, 2023 | |
| Motivated by money and revenge, Perry hosts an exclusive masque-rave that takes a twisted turn. A young Roderick pitches a revolutionary new opioid. | |||||
| 03 | "Murder in the Rue Morgue" | Mike Flanagan & Justina Ireland | Michael Fimognari | October 12, 2023 | |
| In charge of the Ushers' publicity, Camille conspires to spin controversy in her family's favor and expose the grim details of her sister's experiments. | |||||
| 04 | "The Black Cat" | Mike Flanagan & Matt Johnson | Michael Fimognari | October 12, 2023 | |
| Leo adopts a black cat who soon brings evil — and a mysterious woman — into his home, while Roderick struggles with terrifying hallucinations. | |||||
| 05 | "The Tell-Tale Heart" | Mike Flanagan | Dani Parker | October 12, 2023 | |
| Victorine inches closer to testing her heart technology on a patient until tensions erupt between her and Alessandra. Dupin makes a chilling confession. | |||||
| 06 | "Goldbug" | Mike Flanagan & Rebecca Klingel | Mike Flanagan | October 12, 2023 | |
| Pym digs up disturbing information on Verna. With her marriage on the decline, Tamerlane hosts a turbulent product launch that shatters expectations. | |||||
| 07 | "The Pit and the Pendulum" | Mike Flanagan & Jamie Flanagan | Michael Fimognari | October 12, 2023 | |
| A furious Frederick sets out to handle unfinished business. Madeline receives an ominous message at an old haunt. Dupin grows wary of Roderick's motives. | |||||
| 08 | "The Raven" | Mike Flanagan & Kiele Sanchez | Michael Fimognari | October 12, 2023 | |
| In 1980, Roderick and Madeline seize a chance to cement their fortune — for a price. Decades later, the remaining Ushers reckon with the consequences. | |||||
Production[]
- On October 6, 2021, The Fall of the House of Usher received a series order.[1]
- On December 9, 2021, Frank Langella, Carla Gugino, Mary McDonnell, Carl Lumbly, and Mark Hamill were cast.[4]
- On December 10, 2021, Michael Trucco, T'Nia Miller, Paola Nuñez, Henry Thomas, Kyliegh Curran, Samantha Sloyan, Rahul Kohli, Kate Siegel, Sauriyan Sapkota, Zach Gilford, Katie Parker, Malcolm Goodwin, Crystal Balint, Aya Furukawa, Daniel Jun, Matt Biedel, Ruth Codd, Annabeth Gish, Igby Rigney and Robert Longstreet were cast.[5]
- Production began in January and concluded in June 2022.[6]
- On April 13, 2022, Frank Langella was fired from the series after a misconduct investigation proved unacceptable conduct on set.[7]
- On April 29, 2022, Bruce Greenwood replaced Frank Langella in the lead role of Roderick Usher. Langella was fired in April, halfway through production, forcing his scenes to be reshot.[8]
Gallery[]
Promotional images[]
Videos[]
The Fall of the House of Usher - Official Trailer - Netflix
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mike Flanagan Sets Edgar Allan Poe-Inspired Limited Series ‘The Fall Of The House Of Usher’ At Netflix - Deadline
- ↑ ‘The Fall Of The House Of Usher’ Gets Premiere Date On Netflix; First-Look Photos - Deadline
- ↑ https://deadline.com/2022/04/bruce-greenwood-frank-langella-in-netflixs-the-fall-of-the-house-of-usher-1235013129/
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Frank Langella, Mark Hamill, Carla Gugino Among Five Cast for Mike Flanagan’s ‘The Fall Of The House Of Usher’ Netflix Series - Deadline
- ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16 5.17 5.18 5.19 5.20 ‘The Fall Of The House Of Usher’: Michael Trucco, T’Nia Miller, Paola Nuñez & Henry Thomas Among 20 New Cast - Deadline
- ↑ Mike Flanagan’s Netflix Horror Series THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER Starts Filming in Vancouver - Hollywood North Wood
- ↑ Frank Langella Fired From Netflix’s ‘The Fall Of The House Of Usher’ After Misconduct Investigation; Role To Be Recast - Deadline
- ↑ Bruce Greenwood To Replace Fired Frank Langella In Netflix’s ‘The Fall of The House of Usher’ - Deadline