Rebel Wilson COUNTERSUES producers of her new film The Deb

The legal battle between Rebel Wilson and the producers of her new movie The Deb has taken an explosive turn after the Australian comedian filed a countersuit against them – telling DailyMail.com: 'This is just the tip of the iceberg. There is much more to come.'

Wilson, 44, was sued in July by producers Amanda Ghost, Gregory Cameron and Vince Holden who allege she falsely claimed they had embezzled funds from the movie and had behaved with 'absolute viciousness and retaliatory behavior'.

The newlywed was also accused of bullying and falsely accusing Ghost of 'inappropriate behavior towards the lead actress on the film' – previously revealed by DailyMail.com to be Charlotte MacInnes, 25.

Now court papers exclusively obtained by DailyMail.com show Wilson is doubling down on her fight with the producers and has filed a countersuit that accuses them of embezzling $900,000 AUD ($620,000 USD, £467,351 GBP) by inflating the movie's budget.

Wilson also says Ghost also made false promises to get her on board, including a writing credit and recording contract that never materialized, and forced her into signing contracts while threatening to sabotage her career if she didn't.

She also claims Cameron, who is Ghost's husband, of 'physical intimidation' and says that he and his wife banded together to 'undermine' the film.

On top of that, the lawsuit – which was filed this week in Los Angeles – claims Ghost has a history of unethical behavior which included stealing the intellectual property of British singer James Blunt by allegedly claiming to have contributed to writing smash-hit 'You're Beautiful' and obtaining partial ownership of the song.

According to the suit, Ghost dished out similar treatment to Colombian megastar Shakira and American singer Sara Bareilles while occupying the role of president at Epic Records.

Wilson also doubled down on previous allegations about MacInnes suffering sexual harassment at the hands of Ghost – despite the 25-year-old denying anything happened in a statement released to DailyMail.com.

'There is no truth to the allegations made involving me. I made a statement to the film team when this was first said in September 2023 and am saying this now to draw a line under it. Making false accusations undermines real victims and I won't be the subject of a fabricated narrative,' MacInnes said. 

But Wilson's new lawsuit insists: 'During pre-production of the Film, Wilson was unnerved to learn that the lead actress of the Film, Charlotte MacInnes was being sexually harassed by Ghost. 

'Wilson discovered and reported that Ghost forced MacInnes to live in her Bondi Beach penthouse apartment with her, that Ghost took a shower and a bath with MacInnes - which MacInnes reported made her feel uncomfortable - and that Ghost was overheard making overtly sexual remarks to MacInnes on set.

'Notably, The Deb was MacInnes first professional film role at just 24 years old while Ghost was over double her age at 50 years old.

'Moreover, Ghost's highly inappropriate and sexually harassing behavior towards MacInnes caused her to suffer a breakdown.'

In a statement released to DailyMail.com, Wilson’s lawyer Bryan Freedman said: 'Amanda Ghost, Cameron Gregor, and Vince Holden attempted to manipulate the narrative by recklessly filing an outlandish lawsuit.

'Their real problem? Only a fraction of their outrageous conduct has been revealed thus far. 

'In their desperation to shift the story, they neglected to consider that this strategy would only lead to Rebel Wilson's filing of a cross-complaint which exhibits a plethora of their shocking misconduct which there are many witnesses to.

'Many brave people have come forward who have had similar dealings with Amanda Ghost. While unfortunate, this was not a surprise.

'Stay tuned, this is just the tip of the iceberg. There is much more to come.'

Wilson and The Deb's producers have been locked in a war of words since July when the trio first filed suit against her.

Wilson has repeatedly hit out at Ghost, Gregor and Holden on social media, angrily telling her followers after the original case was filed: 'It's not defamation if it's the TRUTH (those 'producers' who I mentioned in my last post have just filed a defamation suit against me...'

She had previously dubbed them 'vile and disgusting', accused them of 'bad behavior' and aired embezzlement claims.

The drama centers on musical comedy The Deb which follows the story of farm girl Taylah Simpkins and her city slicker cousin Maeve as they look for dates for an upcoming ball.

The film, which is Wilson's first directing credit, made its debut at the Toronto Film Festival last month.

In Ghost, Gregor and Holden's lawsuit, Wilson is accused of bullying behavior and unreasonable demands, as well as fabricating the story about MacInnes.

They also accuse Wilson of boasting a false public persona and of taking a flexible approach to the truth.

The complaint reads: 'For years, Rebel has played the affable funny girl on the big screen and, off screen, portrayed herself as a champion of other female artists and whistleblower against abusive conduct within the film industry.

'This public persona, however, is a farce. Rebel is a bully who will disregard the interests of others to promote her own.'