Fing!
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| Directed by | Jeffrey Walker |
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| Based on | FING! by David Walliams |
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| Cinematography | Mark Wareham |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
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| Language | English |
Fing! (stylized in all caps) is an upcoming fantasy adventure film directed by Jeffrey Walker and written by David Walliams and Kevin Cecil. It is based on the 2019 children's book by Walliams.
Cast
[edit]- Taika Waititi as The Viscount
- David Walliams
- Iona Bell as Myrtle Meek
- Mia Wasikowska as Mrs. Meek
- Penelope Wilton
- Richard Roxburgh
- Blake Harrison as Mr. Meek
- Robyn Nevin
Production
[edit]In November 2024, an adaptation of Fing by David Walliams was in development, produced by King Bert Productions and Story Bridge Films, with Jeffrey Walker and written by Walliams and Kevin Cecil and Taika Waititi in talks to star.[4] In March 2025, Taika Waititi, Walliams, newcomer Iona Bell, Mia Wasikowska, Penelope Wilton, Richard Roxburgh, Blake Harrison, and Robyn Nevin joined the cast,[5] as principal photography began at Screen Queensland Studios in Brisbane.[2]
Release
[edit]Fing! is set to premiere in the Family Matinee section of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, which will be held between January 22 and February 1, 2026.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ https://festival.sundance.org/program/film/6932f8dabd8651329260f30f
- ^ a b c d e f "There's some 'fing' about Queensland: David Walliams' feature underway in Brisbane". Screen Queensland. March 20, 2025. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
- ^ a b Bharanidharan, Sadhana (November 4, 2024). "David Walliams' Fing! is in the movie pipeline". Kidscreen. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (November 1, 2024). "Taika Waititi In Early Talks To Star In 'FING!' Children's Book Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (March 19, 2025). "'FING!': Mia Wasikowska Joins Taika Waititi Family Flick, Production Begins". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
- ^ Gardner, Chris (December 10, 2025). "Sundance Sets 2026 Lineup With Charli XCX, Olivia Wilde, Salman Rushdie and Courtney Love Films". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 10, 2025.