David Walliams movie dropped by Sky as producers wipe star from film and marketing

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Fing!, which is based on Walliams’ 2019 children’s book of the same name, also features the writer in a cameo role

David Walliams’ upcoming fantasy film Fing! has been dropped by Sky after sexual misconduct allegations were made against the comedian.

The 55-year-old is at the centre of an investigation by The Guardian and ITV News on Tuesday, after he failed to obtain an injunction to prevent the reporting of allegations against him.

He has been accused of sexual misconduct, including grooming girls as young as 15 and abusing his position to pursue women.

Walliams denies all allegations against him, saying: “I am not a sexual predator... I have not broken the law.”

Sky has now announced that it will no longer be showing Walliams’ upcoming film, which was due to be released early 2027.

Fing!, which is based on his 2019 children’s book of the same name, also features Walliams in a cameo role.

In a statement given to The Standard, a spokesperson for Sky said: “The allegations made against David Walliams are extremely serious.

“We have notified the producers of the film of our intention to exit our position as the UK & Ireland licensee of Fing.”

The representative added that Sky has “already removed content which features him from our platforms”.

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