Kevin Spaceyis getting cut out of Ridley Scott's finished film All the Money in the World and replaced by Christopher Plummer just over one month before it's supposed to hit cinemas.

People close to the production who were not authorised to speak publicly said on Wednesday that Plummer is commencing reshoots immediately in the role of J Paul Getty.

All of Spacey's scenes will be reshot, the people said. Co-stars Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Williams are expected to participate.

Scott is intending to keep the film's 22 December release date.

The film was originally set to have its world premiere at the AFI Fest in Los Angeles on 16 November but was pulled earlier this week amid the sexual harassment reports surrounding Spacey.

Spacey has also been fired from House of Cards.

Representatives for Scott did not immediately return email messages seeking comment.

"All the Money in the World" was primed for a plush awards season release from distributor Sony Pictures Entertainment and its advertising campaign, which prominently features Spacey, has been public for about a month already. But its plans have been in question since Spacey's reputation has diminished over the past week with harassment allegations growing daily.