Cameras have started rolling on FING!, a family fantasy film starring Oscar winner Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit) and based on the bestselling children’s book from David Walliams.
The film is an AGC Studios production. The studio today revealed that Mia Wasikowska, Penelope Wilton, and Richard Roxburgh have joined the cast.
The film’s story follows librarians Mr. and Mrs. Meek, who will do anything to keep their darling daughter, Myrtle, happy. But it’s not enough for Myrtle who always wants more. But when Myrtle declares she wants a Fing, her parents have no choice but to track one down, taking them to the furthest and darkest corners of the jungle. Fing turns out to be as much as a destructive monster as Myrtle, who in turn, has to battle it out with the evil animal park owner, The Viscount, who is determined to own this rarest of creatures.
A major name in children’s literature worldwide with over 60 million copies of his books sold in 55 languages, Walliams published FING! in 2019.
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Jeffrey Walker (Young Rock, Modern Family) directs from a script written by Walliams and Emmy winner Kevin Cecil (Veep). Jo Sargent of King Bert Productions, Todd Fellman of Story Bridge Films and Craig McMahon of Forte Corp Pictures are set to produce, with Walliams of King Bert Productions and Stuart Ford of AGC Studios serving as EPs. AGC International is handling worldwide sales outside of UK/IRE and ANZ. Financiers are Sky, who also hold UK rights, AGC Studios and Elevate Production Finance. The production is supported by Screen Queensland’s Production Attraction Incentive.
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