Morgan Spector Confirmed To Play Robert Langdon In Netflix Series Based On Dan Brown’s ‘The Secret Of Secrets’

Netflix officially confirmed that Morgan Spector, known for his work in *The Gilded Age* and *Black Rabbit*, will play Robert Langdon in the upcoming series adaptation of Dan Brown's *The Secret of Secrets*. The role, famously portrayed by Tom Hanks in the film franchise, now moves to a serialised format under the creative guidance of showrunner Carlton Cuse, who previously co-created *Lost*. The series marks Netflix's first foray into the Dan Brown universe, positioning Spector as the fresh face of the iconic symbologist.

The project is based on Brown's most recent Langdon novel, published in 2024, which follows the Harvard professor into a high-stakes puzzle involving ancient secrets. Deadline's exclusive details that Spector closed the deal after a competitive casting process, indicating the streamer's commitment to building a prestige thriller franchise around the character. Production timelines and additional cast members have yet to be announced, but the series is expected to lean into the cerebral, globe-trotting tone of the books.