Rebel Wilson vs. The Deb: Four lawsuits explode as leaked audio alleges ‘smear campaign’ against producer – Reports | English Movie News
Trigger warning: This report contains references to legal allegations, harassment claims, defamation, smear campaign allegations, and alleged misconduct. Reader discretion is advised.Rebel Wilson’s legal fight over her upcoming film ‘The Deb’ has widened, with the actor now facing four lawsuits tied to the project while also responding publicly to the fallout. Page Six reported that the dispute intensified after leaked audio raised questions about an alleged smear effort linked to a crisis PR team working on her behalf. Wilson used social media to accuse billionaire Sir Len Blavatnik of funding both the film and the legal actions against her.
Rebel Wilson lawsuit over ‘The Deb’
The legal battle dates back to 2024, when Wilson accused the film’s producers, including songwriter Amanda Ghost, of “inappropriate behavior towards the lead,” played by Charlotte MacInnes. She also accused them of “embezzling funds from the film’s budget,” engaging in “retaliatory behavior” after she raised concerns, and trying to block the film’s premiere at the Toronto Film Festival.The producers later filed a defamation suit against Wilson in Los Angeles. Wilson then filed a countersuit that expanded on her sexual harassment and embezzlement allegations. MacInnes publicly denied Wilson’s claim that Ghost had sexually harassed her and then filed her own defamation suit against Wilson in Australia. AI Film, which produced ‘The Deb,’ also filed a commercial case in Australia against Wilson’s Camp Sugar production company.
‘The Deb’ legal battle and PR claims
Another twist came when The Hollywood Reporter published leaked audio that allegedly captured members of Wilson’s crisis PR team discussing fake websites that would paint Ghost as a sex-trafficking madame. In the recording, one person can be heard saying, “We can’t just do, like, oh, she’s a bitch, she sucks. It’s, like, it’s got to be really, really heavy and connected to something that heavy.” Wilson has denied having any knowledge of the websites.Wilson later addressed the controversy in a series of Instagram Stories. “I was going to wait to take the stand, but the absolute bombardment on me as a person, via heavily paid crisis PR firms recently has taken its toll and it’s impossible to say nothing,” she wrote. She also said, “Everyone, who knows me, knows I a[sic] true Rebel. I say it how it is.” In another post, she added, “I am PRETTY STRONG, and when push comes to shove, I’m going to get on the stand and tell it like it is.” Reps for all parties did not comment. Disclaimer: The information in this report is based on a legal hearing as reported by a third-party source. The details provided represent allegations made by the parties involved and are not proven facts. The case is ongoing, and a final verdict has not been reached. The publication does not claim that the allegations are true.
