Rebel Wilson secures another Australian court win as co-producers of The Deb awarded just $10
NSW supreme court judge otherwise dismisses case brought by film’s co-producers and awards Wilson almost $400,000 after star countersued
TL;DR
- Rebel Wilson won a legal battle against co-producers of her film 'The Deb'.
- The co-producers were awarded only A$10 (US$7) in damages.
- Wilson was awarded A$359,000 (US$251,830) plus interest in a countersuit.
- Wilson alleged co-producers engaged in theft, bullying, and sexual misconduct.
- The co-producers claimed Wilson's derogatory statements damaged the film's finances.
- This is Wilson's second court victory this year after being cleared of defamation against an actor.
- 'The Deb' was filmed on a $22m budget and grossed only $335,000 locally.