HarperCollins to stop publishing David Walliams' backlist

Deadline reported 18 September 2026 that HarperCollins will stop publishing David Walliams' back catalogue and drop his backlist, the older titles that stay on sale. The decision, first reported by The Bookseller, extends its 2025 split over misconduct allegations Walliams denies, Deadline reported. Independent Talent Group still oversees his literary interests, Deadline reported.