The legal feud between Rebel Wilson and the producers of her latest film, The Deb, has escalated significantly following the Australian actress’s latest move.
Producers Gregory Cameron, Amanda Ghost, and Vince Holden had initially filed a lawsuit against Wilson, accusing her of misappropriating the film’s funds and displaying what they described as “absolute viciousness and retaliatory behavior.”
Additionally, they alleged that Wilson falsely blamed Ghost for sexually harassing the film’s lead actress, Charlotte MacInnes, and pressuring her to stay at Ghost’s residence. In response, Wilson has now countersued the producers, according to Daily Mail, claiming that the trio embezzled approximately $900,000 AUD ($620,000 USD, £467,351 GBP) by inflating the film’s budget.
Wilson also alleged that Ghost made false promises to secure her involvement in the project, pressuring her into signing contracts and threatening to sabotage her career if she refused. The countersuit, filed in Los Angeles this week, further accuses Ghost of unethical conduct, citing a history that includes stealing intellectual property from British singer James Blunt.
Wilson also claimed that Gregor threatened to shut down the entire project and lay off 300 cast and crew members if she didn’t withdraw her complaints. Amid these developments, Wilson’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, issued a strong statement regarding the situation. “Amanda Ghost, Cameron Gregor, and Vince Holden.