Star of Rebel Wilson’s directorial debut threatens legal action over ‘false and seriously defamatory’ Instagram claims

Concerns notice issued to Wilson by lawyers for Charlotte MacInnes joins disputes playing out globally over Pitch Perfect actor’s film, The Deb

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Another dispute has been added to the sprawling legal saga surrounding Rebel Wilson’s directorial debut, The Deb, with the film’s lead actor issuing a notice to Wilson threatening legal action against her in Australia.

Lawyers representing Charlotte MacInnes issued the concerns notice to Rebel Wilson, indicating their intentions to sue for defamation in Western Australia.