Charles Collier , Rebel Wilson ‘s UK agent, has offered a frank assessment of the legal mess that has engulfed The Deb during evidence to a trial in Australia.

Appearing in front of a Sydney court via video link from the UK, Collier described the proceedings as a “car crash” that had resulted from a clash of personalities on the independent film, which represents Wilson’s directorial debut.

Wilson is being sued for defamation by Charlotte MacInnes , The Deb ‘s lead actress. MacInnes claims Wilson tarnished her reputation by alleging that she had made a sexual harassment complaint against The Deb producer Amanda Ghost , then later walked back her concerns to the benefit of her career.

Wilson insists that MacInnes told her that an incident in September 2023, during which MacInnes and Ghost shared a bath in swimsuits, had made the young actress uncomfortable.

Collier, who at times appeared visibly exasperated with how The Deb had spiraled into a legal quagmire, said he attempted to help Wilson resolve the…