Morgan Spector in Talks to Play Robert Langdon in Netflix Series Based on Dan Brown’s ‘The Secret of Secrets’


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Netflix is set to revive its popular Robert Langdon series, and this time, it’s going to be a thrilling adaptation of Dan Brown’s latest novel, ‘The Secret of Secrets’. The highly-anticipated series is based on the sixth book in Brown’s Robert Langdon series, following the release of ‘Angels & Demons’ in 2000, ‘The Da Vinci Code’ in 2003, ‘The Lost Symbol’ in 2009, ‘Inferno’ in 2013, and ‘Origin’ in 2017.

The series will follow the story of Professor Robert Langdon, a renowned symbologist who finds himself racing against time to rescue his girlfriend, missing scientist Katherine Solomon, and her groundbreaking manuscript. The manuscript holds the power to forever change humanity’s understanding of the mind.

According to sources, Morgan Spector, the star of the hit HBO series ‘The Gilded Age’, is in negotiations to play the lead role of Robert Langdon. Spector’s portrayal of George Russell in ‘The Gilded Age’ has earned him a massive following, and it’s expected that he will be able to balance both projects with proper scheduling should ‘The Gilded Age’ get renewed for a fifth season.

Rebecca Hall, known for her roles in ‘The Town’ and ‘The Beauty’, is also in talks for the female lead opposite Morgan Spector in the series. The casting news comes as a surprise, considering that Tom Hanks had previously played the role of Robert Langdon in the film adaptations of Brown’s novels.

Brown and showrunner Carlton Cuse are co-creators, writers, and executive producers of the series, with Cuse serving as showrunner. Emma Forman of Cuse’s Genre-Arts also executive produces. The series is set to begin filming this fall in Prague, where the book is set.

The Secret of Secrets has been a massive commercial success, with over 250 million copies sold in 56 languages worldwide. The series’ success can be attributed to the massive worldwide success of The Da Vinci Code, which has grossed over $2.24 billion worldwide in its film adaptations.

This adaptation marks a return to Netflix for Spector, who recently recurred on the streamer’s limited series ‘Black Rabbit’. Hall is coming off Ryan Murphy’s FX series ‘The Beauty’. The series is expected to be a thrilling adaptation of Brown’s latest novel, and fans of the Robert Langdon series are eagerly waiting for its release.

With its star-studded cast, thrilling storyline, and the expertise of Dan Brown and Carlton Cuse, ‘The Secret of Secrets’ is expected to be a massive hit on Netflix. The series is set to bring the world of Robert Langdon to life in a new and exciting way, and fans are eagerly waiting to see how it all unfolds.