Rebel Wilson Lauds 'The Deb' Cast's Support Amid Defamation Lawsuit

Rebel Wilson's new movie, "The Deb," will premiere at the TIFF despite her claims that three business partners are trying to undermine her efforts.

Last week, the Australian sensation claimed these people attempted to stop her movie's debut at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September. She accused them of several crimes, including inappropriate behavior and embezzlement.

"The Deb" marks Rebel Wilson's first transition from actress to the director's seat, a fantastic journey she claimed these business partners threatened to "bury." Meanwhile, the trio clapped back with a defamation lawsuit.

Wilson celebrated her movie's upcoming appearance at the TIFF on Instagram, sharing a carousel of moments from the musical. She captioned these shots with her excitement, writing:

"Beyond grateful that THE DEB will be shared with audiences in Toronto this September! Thank you, TIFF, for the selection of a film so close to my heart, a film I've fought to make as a first-time female director."

Wilson also appreciated everyone who made "The Deb" a reality, adding: "To the cast and crew, and to my awesome fans, thank you for your continued love and support! Let's go to Toronto!!"

The "Pitch Perfect" star's words sparked supportive reactions from fans and loved ones, including her fiancée Ramona Agruma. Her lover dropped four red heart emojis alongside the words, "So so proud of you."

The comment section was filled with love for Wilson's achievement, with many happy that she had escaped the alleged scheme to stop her movie's debut. One fan asked how she overcame the challenge, writing: "Amazing news! How did you make it happen after the 'roadblock?'"

"Soooo much going on behind the scenes, but so grateful to my cast & crew for support and my team at WME, also Screen Australia x," Wilson replied. "Best news!!!! Well done, Rebel!" Another supporter chimed, while a third bashed the alleged schemers, adding:

"Well done, Rebel!! Way to go!! They tried messing with the wrong one. I'm so glad you stuck to your gut & heart on this."

The drama between Wilson and her three business partners began on July 10. The Australian actress shared a lengthy video on Instagram, accusing them of threatening to "bury" her movie.

In the video, Wilson claimed producers Amanda Ghost, Gregor Cameron, and Vince Holden were trying to stop her movie's premiere at the TIFF. She alleged they were bitter over an October 2023 altercation when she reported their "bad behavior."

Wilson described the trio's crimes as "not minor things, big things,"with the list including "inappropriate behavior towards the lead actress of the film" and "embezzling funds from the film's budget."

"Since I reported that behavior, I have been met with absolute viciousness and retaliatory behavior," she claimed, "Every step of the way, these people who I complained about then tried to make my life hell."

Despite the trio's alleged opposition, Wilson completed "The Deb" with her amazing crew and team. However, the producers refused to let the movie premiere at the TIFF.

"Almost at the finish line, they're saying, you know, it can't come out. They might not release it. They might bury it," Wilson claimed, noting Amanda Ghost "has a history of doing this kind of thing, mainly to music artists."

"I won't be threatened. I will speak the truth and, you know, warn people about these people in the industry who are just not behaving ethically. So that's my dilemma. If the movie doesn't play at Toronto, it's because of these absolute f-ckwits," Wilson concluded.

Following Wilson's Instagram rant, the three business partners filed a defamation lawsuit against her. They accused her of attempting to release "The Deb" at the TIFF and secure a writing credit on the film with her lies.

The trio depicted their tumultuous relationship with Wilson, claiming she refused to work with them, deserted the production for months, and repeatedly made unauthorized disclosures about the movie.

The producers, per The Hollywood Reporter, claimed Wilson threatened to accuse them of inappropriate behavior if they didn't accept her demands. However, they couldn't let the movie premiere because she allegedly instigated numerous credit and licensing disputes.

Although Rebel Wilson has secured a spot for "The Deb" at TIFF, it remains unclear how the defamation lawsuit will play out.