Producers and distributors remove David Walliams from the upcoming Australian fantasy film “Fing!” after sexual harassment and misconduct allegations became public. Multiple outlets report that his cameo in the movie is being scrubbed and that he will no longer take part in the film’s release or publicity activities ahead of its scheduled cinema debut in January.
Coverage links the changes to actions by UK distributor Sky, which says it is exiting its position as licensee for the film after what it describes as extremely serious allegations. Other reports also note that the film is based on Walliams’ children’s book and that he co-wrote the screenplay, while the producers say they take the allegations seriously and remove his involvement as a result.
Outlets differ in emphasis: some lead with Walliams’ role being cut, while others foreground distributor withdrawals and the film’s marketing implications. Several also reference the broader reporting context around the allegations and Walliams’ denial and statement, including his expression of regret for past behavior and insistence that he did not commit a crime.
