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Malkovich Cancels Israel Show Over Fake Quote
8 Sep
Summary
- John Malkovich canceled his Israel performance due to an unauthorized quote.
- A PR firm hired by the Israeli promoter issued a fake quote attributed to Malkovich.
- The actor stated his appearances do not imply approval of any country's policies.
Actor John Malkovich has canceled his scheduled performance of 'The Music Critic' in Tel Aviv, Israel, citing an unauthorized press release that falsely attributed quotes to him. The announcement of Malkovich's return for the April 13 performance at the Charles Bronfman Auditorium was based on statements he never made.
A public relations firm, engaged by the Israeli promoter, drafted quotes for a press release that were presented as direct statements from Malkovich. He has confirmed that he never uttered these phrases, nor was he consulted or approved their use, deeming the situation unacceptable.
Malkovich further clarified that his participation in any country, including his own, does not constitute an endorsement of that nation's policies, actions, or leaders. He emphasized that his appearances do not imply solidarity with any political cause, violence, or barbarity.
The Israeli publicity firm has since issued an apology for the incorrect attribution, acknowledging that Mr. Malkovich did not provide, authorize, or approve the statement. The show's Israeli producer also clarified the misunderstanding, apologizing for the error in the original press release.
