Rebel Wilson back in court as The Deb producers sue star over allegedly blocking film
Hollywood actress Rebel Wilson appeared in the NSW Supreme Court in Sydney to face a lawsuit from the producers of her directorial debut, The Deb. The producers allege that Wilson breached contracts and consumer laws by making defamatory statements and blocking the film's release. Wilson has filed a cross-claim accusing the producers of theft, bullying, and sexual misconduct during the production process.
- ▪Producers Vince Holden, Gregor Cameron, and Amanda Ghost claim Wilson and her company Camp Sugar breached contracts and consumer law by making defamatory statements to her 11 million Instagram followers.
- ▪Wilson alleges that the producers engaged in illicit behaviors including embezzling $900,000 from a joint venture company and committing sexual misconduct.
- ▪The dispute originated from disagreements over up-front costs and Wilson's $1 million acting and directing fee, which led to a 'last chance' phone call in October 2023.
- ▪The film The Deb was initially shelved in 2024 due to the falling out but was eventually released in April 2026.
- ▪AI Film Production Limited, which brought the lawsuit, had planned a bold investment of $15 million that later increased to over $20 million.
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Rebel Wilson arrives cout on Monday. She is being sued by the producers of The Deb. Photograph: Sarah Wilson/AAPView image in fullscreenRebel Wilson arrives cout on Monday. She is being sued by the producers of The Deb. Photograph: Sarah Wilson/AAPAustralia newsRebel Wilson back in court as The Deb producers sue star over allegedly blocking filmHollywood actress appears in NSW supreme court in Sydney for the latest lawsuit over her directorial debut Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australian Associated Press Mon 21 Sep 2026 05.02 EDTLast modified on Mon 21 Sep 2026 05.10 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleHollywood star Rebel Wilson had a “last chance” phone call with her film’s co-producers over a dispute about up-front costs and her $1m fee, a judge has…
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