Sky drops David Walliams Fing adaptation after harassment claims
Sky removed its UK distribution deal for the film Fing following sexual harassment allegations against writer and actor David Walliams.
Network exits licensing role immediately
Comcast-owned Sky announced it is pulling out as the UK and Ireland licensee for the fantasy feature. The network stated that the allegations made against Walliams are extremely serious according to a spokesperson. Sky has already removed content featuring the comedian from its platforms before the official exit. The film was originally scheduled for an early 2027 release date in the United Kingdom.
Investigation details grooming and pressure
A joint investigation by the Guardian and ITV News published detailed accusations against the author on Tuesday. Reports claim Walliams invited teenage girls as young as 15 to his house for overnight stays. The allegations also state he pressured models and an employee at HarperCollins to engage in sexual activity. Walliams failed to obtain an injunction against these claims before the report was made public.
Other broadcasters drop his work
The BBC confirmed it would remove shows written by or starring Walliams from its streaming site. This includes popular series such as Little Britain which will no longer appear on their platform. His talent agency Independent Talent Group also dropped him shortly after the report was published. These actions followed the initial removal of content by Sky across its various platforms.
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