Overview

• Rebel Wilson, controlling The Deb’s Instagram account, posted critical captions about actress Charlotte MacInnes’ performance at Cannes, renewing public discord.
• The posts accused MacInnes of benefiting from the project’s turmoil while supporting producers accused of blocking the film's release.
• Wilson’s team reiterated her commitment to bringing her directorial debut to audiences despite the unresolved legal disputes.
• The Deb remains without a release plan as lawsuits and countersuits between Wilson and producers over defamation and misconduct allegations continue.
• The film, an adaptation of Hannah Reilly’s 2022 stage musical, premiered at TIFF in 2024 but faced mixed reviews and ongoing controversy.