David Walliams's Cameo Cut From Film Fing!, Distributors Confirm

David Walliams will no longer appear in Fing!, the Australian film, after Transmission Films confirmed that his cameo has been removed from the movie. The company said the producers had advised that the appearance was cut.

Walliams will also not take part in the film's publicity campaign in Australia before its cinema debut on 14 January. Transmission Films said the campaign will instead focus on the film's Australian production, its director and its lead cast.

The cut has been followed by moves from other companies that handle the film. Angel Studios, the US distributor, confirmed it removed the cameo and said Walliams will have no involvement in the film's release or promotion. Sky, which is licensed to show the film in the UK and Ireland, notified the producers that it intends to leave that role, and said it has already removed content featuring Walliams from its platforms. The Australian streaming service Stan confirmed it has removed Fing! from its content slate and will no longer stream the movie.

Fing! is based on Walliams's 2019 book and was produced by his company, King Bert. He co-wrote the screenplay with Kevin Cecil. The film is directed by Jeffrey Walker and stars Taika Waititi, Mia Wasikowska, Iona Bell and Blake Harrison.

The changes come as Walliams faces allegations of sexual harassment reported in an investigation by the Guardian and ITV News. Walliams has denied those allegations.