John Malkovich Cancels April 13 Israel Show Over Falsely Attributed PR Quote
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Updated · The Jerusalem Post · Sep 9
John Malkovich Cancels April 13 Israel Show Over Falsely Attributed PR Quote
3 articles · Updated · The Jerusalem Post · Sep 9
Summary
Malkovich pulled out of a planned April 13, 2027 performance at Tel Aviv Culture Hall after saying a promotional statement attributed to him was published without his approval.
The 72-year-old actor told The Hollywood Reporter the Israeli promoter’s PR team drafted the quote, never consulted him and falsely presented it as his own words.
Alon Yurik, the show’s Israeli producer, had already asked media to remove the quote and apologized Monday, saying an incorrect statement was sent by mistake.
Malkovich said performing in any country does not signal support for its government or any political cause, and called the unauthorized quote "unacceptable and untenable."
The canceled date was part of a wider Europe and Middle East tour for The Music Critic, a satirical music-theater production Malkovich had been due to bring back to Israel next year.