Pakistan, Oct. 24 -- Rebel Wilson's courtroom battle over The Deb is facing another delay, with her lawyer's breast cancer diagnosis forcing both sides to reconsider their trial schedule.

In a filing submitted on October 21, Wilson's lead attorney, Allyson K Thompson, requested that the trial - currently scheduled for January 19, 2027 - be postponed by more than two months.

The parties are proposing March 22, 2027, or a later date agreed upon with the court.

The 24-page application, reported by Deadline, explains the reason for the request.

"Counsel for Ms Wilson, Ms Allyson Thompson, was recently diagnosed with breast cancer," the filing states.

It adds: "Ms Thompson has been placed on a medical leave for surgery from 30 November 20...