Carlton Cuse Says Casting for Netflix's 'The Da Vinci Code' TV Show Is 'Getting Close'
The co-creator revealed the search for a new Robert Langdon is nearly complete, with an eight-episode series based on Dan Brown's latest novel.
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“I think we’re soon going to announce who’s going to be taking over as Robert Langdon in that franchise.”
The search for a new Robert Langdon is almost over, according to the co-creator of Netflix's upcoming series. Carlton Cuse revealed that the team is finalizing the casting for the lead role in the adaptation of Dan Brown's novel "The Secret of Secrets."
Cuse, speaking with ScreenRant, said the announcement is imminent. "I think we're soon going to announce who's going to be taking over as Robert Langdon in that franchise," he said. He confirmed the show will be an eight-episode version of the latest Langdon story for Netflix, adding, "We're getting close [to confirming the lead]."
What is the new series about?
The project is not a direct remake of the 2006 film The Da Vinci Code, but a fresh adaptation of the newest book in Dan Brown's series. The novel "The Secret of Secrets" follows the symbologist Robert Langdon in Prague as he searches for his missing girlfriend, Katherine Solomon. The book, released in 2025, debuted on The New York Times Best Sellers list.
Who played Robert Langdon before?
Tom Hanks portrayed the character of Robert Langdon across three films over a decade, beginning with 2006's The Da Vinci Code. The most recent screen adaptation was the 2021 Peacock series The Lost Symbol, which starred Ashley Zukerman as a younger Langdon.
The series currently does not have a release date. According to AOL.com, the project is a reboot of The Da Vinci Code franchise for Netflix.
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Is Tom Hanks involved in the new Netflix series?
No. The new series is a fresh adaptation that will feature a new actor in the lead role of Robert Langdon. Carlton Cuse stated the team is preparing to announce who will be "taking over" the part from Hanks.
How many episodes will the Netflix series have?
The series will be an eight-episode adaptation of Dan Brown's novel "The Secret of Secrets." Co-creator Carlton Cuse confirmed the project is an "eight-hour version" of the story.
What is the release date for the Netflix series?
A release date has not been announced. The project is still in pre-production, with casting for the lead role currently being finalized.
Is this a remake of the 2006 'The Da Vinci Code' movie?
No. The Netflix series is a new adaptation of a different Robert Langdon novel, "The Secret of Secrets," which was published in 2025. It is a new story within the same literary franchise.
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