David Walliams is reportedly considering a significant move to Netflix. The 54-year-old Little Britain star is interested in bringing his comedy show, created with Matt Lucas and originally a hit on BBC two decades ago, to the streaming platform due to the perceived immunity from cancellation on Netflix.
After facing allegations of harassing junior female staff members, which he denies, Walliams was dropped by his publisher, Harper Collins, last month. Consequently, the publishing company halted any new books from Walliams, and bookstore Waterstones removed him from its Children’s Book Festival lineup.
Additionally, The Children’s Trust removed Walliams as an ambassador, and the BBC stated they had no future work planned with him, despite still broadcasting a Christmas episode of Would I Lie To You? featuring him.
Despite the controversies, Walliams expressed a desire for Little Britain to be accessible for viewing. The show had previously been removed from the BBC due to its controversial content, including homophobic, transphobic, and racist scenes, until an edited version could be released.
During a Q&A session, Walliams mentioned his belief in a future for the sketch show, which had a substantial fan base during its run from 2003 to 2006. When asked about the possibility of a comeback, Walliams highlighted the changing landscape of entertainment on platforms like Netflix, where comedians like Chris Rock and Ricky Gervais have found success.
Walliams, who was dismissed from Britain’s Got Talent for making inappropriate comments about contestants, faced a significant setback last year when Harper Collins severed ties following allegations of misconduct towards young women. Despite his successful career and financial accomplishments, Walliams maintains his innocence and seeks legal counsel to address the situation.