A forthcoming film adapted from one of David Walliams’ children’s books will no longer feature an on-screen cameo by the British comedian.
Walliams, who has faced allegations of inappropriate conduct involving young women, co-wrote the screenplay for Fing!, an Australian fantasy adventure based on his 2019 book of the same name.
Transmission Films, the movie’s Australian distributor, has confirmed that Walliams’ appearance was removed from the final cut. He will also have no role in the film’s publicity campaign ahead of its cinema release in January.
“Walliams will not be participating in the Australian publicity campaign,” Transmission Films said in a statement.
The distributor added that promotional activity would instead highlight the film’s Australian production, director and principal cast.
“The film’s producers have advised that they have removed Walliams’ cameo appearance from Fing!,” the statement said.
An upcoming film written by David Walliams (pictured) has cut an acting cameo from the British comedian from the finished feature
Angel Studios, which is distributing the film in the United States, has also said the American release will proceed without Walliams’ cameo. His involvement has been removed from the film’s marketing materials as well.
“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.”
Australian streaming service Stan has taken a different step, removing Fing! from its upcoming content schedule. The platform had been expected to stream the movie after its theatrical run.
“In light of the recent and serious allegations against David Walliams, Stan has removed Fing! from its content slate,” a spokesperson said.
Sky, the distributor holding the film’s UK and Ireland rights, has also withdrawn from the project entirely.
Walliams, who faces allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards young women, co-wrote the screenplay for the Australian big screen production of Fing!, which is based on his children’s novel of the same name
Walliams is under fire this week after a gag order, shielding him from sexual misconduct claims, was lifted. He denies any wrongdoing
“The allegations made against David Walliams are extremely serious,” a Sky spokesperson said.
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“We have notified the producers of the film of our intention to exit our position as the UK & Ireland licensee of Fing!.”
The broadcaster added: “We have already removed content which features him from our platforms.”
Fing! is directed by Jeffrey Walker and was written by Walliams and Kevin Cecil. The story follows the source material from Walliams’ 2019 children’s novel.
Walliams came under renewed scrutiny this week after a court order that had prevented the publication of allegations concerning him was lifted.
It has been alleged that he had an inappropriate sexual relationship with an intern at publisher HarperCollins and pursued another employee before the company dropped him over claims of “inappropriate behaviour towards young women”.
Walliams, who has also been accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl and targeting multiple teenagers, acknowledges having had a consensual sexual relationship with the HarperCollins intern.
The film’s distributors, Transmission Films, have confirmed that Walliams will not appear in the final edit nor take part in promotional duties when the movie hits cinemas in January
He has firmly rejected allegations of grooming, sexual assault and abusing his public profile.
HarperCollins launched an investigation into Walliams in late 2023, with the inquiry concluding in 2024.
The publisher ended its relationship with him in December 2025. In September this year, HarperCollins also confirmed that it would stop publishing his books.
Walliams denies sexually harassing anyone at HarperCollins or behaving improperly in the workplace.
Responding to an investigation by ITV News and The Guardian, HarperCollins said: “HarperCollins UK previously terminated its publishing relationship with David Walliams.”
The company added: “We take the safety of our people incredibly seriously and, to respect the privacy of individuals, we do not comment on employee matters.”
Walliams has also been accused of abusing his position during his time on Little Britain and Britain’s Got Talent, as well as engaging in “inappropriate and exploitative sexual activities” with “a large number” of young women and girls.
He denies all wrongdoing and told the High Court that he would take his own life if his identity were made public.