Principato said he did not know any other reason why Wilson would not have received at least two to three offers a year after Pitch Perfect 2, other than the Bauer Media articles.
Wilson could have commanded US$5m to US$6m a film, plus box office bonuses, after Pitch Perfect 2’s success, Principato said.
Rebel Wilson should receive A$5.93m in special damages to make up for lost film opportunities after defamatory articles branded her a serial liar, her lawyers say.
Wilson’s defence said the “calculated” and “baseless” attack on the actor had been devastating for her and Bauer Media had refused to correct the record or apologise.