Sky Drops David Walliams’ ‘Fing!’ Adaptation Following Sexual Harassment Allegations
Upcoming fantasy feature “Fing!” has been dropped by its distributor in the U.K. following the sexual harassment allegations against David Walliams, who wrote the children’s book on which its based, co-wrote the screenplay and co-starred in the film alongside Taika Waititi and Mia Wasikowska. The film — which…
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Sky Drops David Walliams’ ‘Fing!’ Adaptation Following Sexual Harassment Allegations
Upcoming fantasy feature “Fing!” has been dropped by its distributor in the U.K. following the sexual harassment allegations against David Walliams, who wrote the children’s book on which its based, co-wrote the screenplay and co-starred in the film alongside Taika Waititi and Mia Wasikowska. The film — which…
David Walliams Being Cut From New Movie ‘Fing!’ Following Allegations; Comcast-Owned Sky Exits UK Distribution Of Film
David Walliams is to be cut from new movie Fing! and its stateside marketing materials following sexual misconduct allegations against the actor. Walliams had a cameo in the Sundance family movie, which is being released in the U.S. by Angel in early January. Taika Waititi, Mia Wasikowska, Matt Lucas and Iona Bell…
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2 outlets from United States are covering this story: Variety and Deadline. Variety published it first, on November 10, 2026; the last outlet to join was Deadline, 5 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: David Walliams, Taika Waititi, Mia Wasikowska and Fing.
