Australian streaming service Stan has removed “Fing!” from its upcoming content slate following serious allegations of sexual misconduct against David Walliams.
The Australian-shot family film, based on Walliams’ children’s book of the same name, had previously been announced as a Stan Original, with a cast including Taika Waititi, Mia Wasikowska, Richard Roxburgh and Penelope Wilton.
“In light of the recent and serious allegations against David Walliams, Stan has removed ‘Fing!’ from its content slate,” the streamer said in a statement to Mediaweek.
The decision follows a joint investigation by the Guardian and ITV News, which alleged that the former “Britain’s Got Talent” judge and comedian groomed fans he met when they were as young as 15 and harassed women in the workplace. Walliams has denied any wrongdoing.
Announced in March 2025, “Fing!” was originally set for an Australian and New Zealand theatrical release through Transmission Films before making its exclusive streaming debut on Stan. Directed by Jeffrey Walker, the film is an official Australian-UK co-production, filmed in Brisbane with support from Screen Queensland. Jo Sargent of King Bert Productions and Todd Fellman of Story Bridge Films produced the project.
Walliams co-wrote the screenplay with Kevin Cecil and was also set to appear as the headmaster. Waititi plays the villainous Viscount, while the ensemble cast also includes Robyn Nevin and Blake Harrison.
At the time of the announcement, Stan chief content officer Cailah Scobie said: “It’s a film with universal appeal, and we are confident it will resonate with Australian audiences of all ages.”
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The film’s producers have since confirmed that Walliams’ cameo has been removed, and that he will no longer be involved in its release or promotion. “We take the allegations reported regarding David Walliams seriously,” the producers told Deadline. “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.”
The film is scheduled for release in US cinemas through Angel Studios in early January.
The allegations against Walliams include claims that he used his celebrity status to manipulate young women into sexual relationships, as well as allegations concerning his conduct at “Britain’s Got Talent” and publisher HarperCollins.
In a statement responding to the allegations, Walliams said: “I am not a sexual predator. I have not broken the law, but I am devastated that some of the women I met 10 to 20 years ago have now expressed hurt or anger towards me.”
The fallout has also seen the BBC remove “Little Britain” from iPlayer, while Walliams’ literary agent, Independent Talent Group, has dropped him.
“Fing!” remains scheduled for an Australian theatrical release on January 14, 2027. Stan’s statement confirms its removal from the streaming slate but does not address the theatrical release.
From Mediaweek