Sky drops already-completed David Walliams movie following allegations

Sky has dropped David Walliams's film Fing! after allegations of sexual misconduct were made against the actor and comedian, who was set to star in the movie and on whose book it is based.

Having premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, the already-completed feature, which also stars Taika Waititi, Mia Wasikowska and Iona Bell, won't be distributed in the UK and Ireland.

A spokesperson for Sky described the accusations against Walliams as "extremely serious" and confirmed the broadcaster's exit from the project.

"The allegations made against David Walliams are extremely serious," they said in a statement (via Screen International).

"We have notified the producers of the film of our intention to exit our position as the UK & Ireland licensee of Fing!. We have already removed content which features him from our platforms."

The film is still going ahead in the US, where it is expected to be released on 14 January 2027.

Angel Studios, which distributes Fing! across the pond, has said that Walliams's cameo has been removed and the comedian won't be involved in the promotion of the film.

"We take the allegations reported regarding David Walliams seriously," Angel Studios said in a statement to Variety. "Our thoughts are with anyone who has been affected. We have removed his cameo appearance from Fing!, and he will have no involvement in the film's release or promotion."

Walliams also co-wrote the screenplay for the movie alongside Kevin Cecil. Fing! is directed by Jeffrey Walker, and based on Walliams's 2019 children's novel of the same name.

Yesterday (10 November), Walliams was named as the celebrity who attempted to block reporting of sexual misconduct allegations against him in a joint investigation published by The Guardian and ITV News.

The investigation spanned more than three years, with ITV News and The Guardian stating that they had interviewed 30 sources with first-hand accounts of Walliams's alleged behaviour.

The TV star and author has been accused of sexual misconduct with women and girls as young as 15 years old. Two women, now in their 30s, have come forward with accusations against Walliams, saying they first met the comedian when they were 15 and claiming that he went on to groom them.

Walliams has denied the accusations levelled against him, rejecting any allegations of criminal activity and saying that he has never engaged in the grooming of young women.

In September, Walliams’ book back catalogue was axed by publisher HarperCollins, following claims of “inappropriate conduct”. He has written many children's titles, including his 2008 debut The Boy in the Dress and 2011's Gangsta Granny.

After yesterday's accusations being made public, the BBC removed the TV adaptations of his novels, as well as a Doctor Who episode featuring Walliams. The broadcaster also took down Little Britain, which he co-created with Matt Lucas, and episodes of The Wheel and Would I Lie To You? - including last year's Christmas special.

If you've been affected by the issues raised in this story, you can access more information from Rape Crisis England and Wales, which works towards the elimination of all forms of sexual violence and sexual misconduct, on its website or by calling the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 0808 802 9999. Rape Crisis Scotland’s helpline number is 08088 01 03 02.

Readers in the US are encouraged to contact RAINN, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline on 800-656-4673.

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Stefania is a freelance writer specialising in TV and movies. After graduating from City University, London, she covered LGBTQ+ news and pursued a career in entertainment journalism, with her work appearing in outlets including Little White Lies, The Skinny, Radio Times and Digital Spy. 

Her beats are horror films and period dramas, especially if fronted by queer women. She can argue why Scream is the best slasher in four languages (and a half).