David Walliams dons a long beard and padding to transform into a GIANT for new Christmas special about Jack and the Beanstalk
He’s written several fantastic childrens books, with some such as Gangsta Granny being turned into TV adaptions.
And for his next project David Walliams has transformed into a giant for a Christmas special about Jack and the Beanstalk After Ever After on Sky One.
The comedian, 49, co-wrote the show and looked unrecognisable as he posed for some snaps all kitted out in costume, rocking a long beard and padded stomach.
Who is that! David Walliams has transformed into a giant for an upcoming Christmas special about Jack and the Beanstalk After Ever After on Sky One
David appeared to be in great spirits during filming, showing off his impressive attire and makeup.
He opted for some leather lace-up boots and a long blue tunic with a black leather belt around his sizeable midriff to completely commit to the giant’s character.
While a selection of behind-the-scenes snaps showed David’s giant character being tied to a wooded post and the villagers being running with pitchforks.
Actress Sheridan Smith also stars in the show as The Woman With No Name and was spotted rocking an eye patch and medieval-style dress.
Change: The comedian, 49, looked unrecognisable from his usual clean shaven and dapper appearance (pictured in October)
The show picks up after the classic tale ends, with Jack discovering all is not what it seems.
When Jack (played by Eddie Karanja) discovers the Giant (David Walliams) is not dead, merely concussed and suffering memory loss, Jack pretends they’re friends to avoid being eaten.
Keen to get the Giant home, Jack must first outsmart the angry villagers including infamous giant-killerThe Woman With No Name (Sheridan Smith), the bean-swapping conman Dodgy Dave (Blake Harrison) and Jack’s own distrustful mum Pat (Jocelyn Jee Esien).
Close up: David completely committed to his look, rocking a long beard and lots of makeup for the role of Giant
He’s huge! In snaps from the show, which will air this Christmas, David towered over Jack who is played by Eddie Karanja
Along the way, Jack and the Giant discover they have more in common than they thought and learn to work together.
It comes after reports that David has seemingly signed up for celebrity dating app Raya as he looks for love online after being pictured with his ex Keeley Hazell.
In a picture from his account obtained by the Sun, David, 49, looks dapper in a black shirt as he poses with clasped hands for the smouldering shot.
Britain’s Got Talent judge David’s account simply reveals that he is a ‘writer and actor’ living in London, while it also notes his Instagram handle.
BTS: Snaps from set revealed David having his makeup topped up during filming
Details: The star’s hands were also given the giant treatment with lots of detail being paid to the fingers
All tied up: Another behind-the-scenes snap showed the giant being tied to a wooden post
Star studded cast: Sheridan Smith also appears in the upcoming festive show as The Woman With No Name
A source said: ‘Loads of stars use this app and it is totally acceptable now.
‘David’s a good-looking chap with a lot to offer and he’s not had a long-term girlfriend for ages. He’s ready to find love.’
Raya costs £7.99 to subscribe and users must go through a strict vetting system before being accepted to meet other stars.
Other stars who have previously been linked to the app include Ben Affleck, Jack Whitehall and Harry Styles, Cara Delevingne and Paul Mescal.
Characters: Dodgy Dave is played by actor Blake Harrison (left) while Jack is played by Eddie Karanja (right)
Help! The giant, who is suffering from memory loss in the show, seemed to be shouting for help