“It’s not defamation if it’s the truth”: Rebel Wilson is Unfazed By ‘The Deb’ Lawsuit But The Film Risks Following into the Footsteps of Her Last 3 Movies
- Rebel Wilson and The Deb's producers embroiled in nasty battle of accusations and lawsuits.
- Wilson's directorial debut is in hot waters as producers file lawsuit.
- The actress allegedly acted erratically during the production of The Deb.
Known for her outspoken and candid demeanor, actress Rebel Wilson has often found herself in controversy one way or another. First, it was her comments regarding Sacha Baron Cohen’s behavior on set. Now, it seems like her upcoming movie, which is also her directorial debut, is in hot water due to lawsuits.
The Deb is a musical comedy movie that showcases the adventure of a group of girls who attend a debutante ball in a small town. Deeper details about the plot have been kept under wraps. However, the aspect making headlines right now is the fact that the producers of The Deb filed a defamation suit against Wilson.
Producers of The Deb File Defamation Suit against Rebel Wilson
Recently, Rebel Wilson took to social media to claim the producers of The Deb have been involved in wrongdoings to sabotage the film’s release. She claimed that they had stolen money from the budget and even showcased inappropriate behavior toward the lead actress. Her claims on social media sparked a massive uproar as the producers are responding to the same with a hefty lawsuit.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the three producers, Amanda Ghost, Gregor Cameron, and Vince Holden, have collectively filed a lawsuit against the actress in a Los Angeles court. They have sued her for making wrong claims and tarnishing their reputation in the industry. While Wilson in her claims said that the producers stopped The Deb from premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival, the producers further revealed that it was the actress who lied to get the film premiered there.
Wilson’s claims did not stop there. She further added that Ghost was involved in s*xually harassing the lead actress of The Deb. On the other hand, the producers have clarified that the movie was stopped from premiering at TIFF due to various crediting and licensing issues. Wilson fought to have a writing credit on the movie and even removed the real writer’s name from the credits. Such actions led to the producers and Wilson going toe to toe on almost every decision concerning the movie.
Rebel Wilson believes the lawsuit won’t affect her
Wilson believes the truth is by her side and that she won’t be bothered by the bogus lawsuit. She further said in her Instagram story that she has 200 witnesses to prove her point. The Australian actress made a post on Instagram, claiming that it’s not defamation, but the truth.
However, the track record of her past movies suggests that Wilson should be a little worried. Her last three ventures in Hollywood have flopped miserably – The Almond and the Seahorse, Senior Year, and Cats. They have received less-than-average reviews on rating platforms like Rotten Tomatoes, with scores of 23%, 23%, and 19% respectively.
If The Deb fails to impress the masses and critics, Wilson might have to rethink her standing in Hollywood and change course to remain relevant in the industry.
