John Malkovich Cancels 'The Music Critic' Israel Performance (Exclusive)
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- John Malkovich has canceled his planned April 13 performance of The Music Critic in Tel Aviv due to an unauthorized press release falsely attributing quotes to him expressing enthusiasm about returning to Israel.
- Malkovich stated he never made or approved the quoted statements and found their publication unacceptable, prompting his decision to withdraw from the show.
- The Israeli PR firm responsible for the release apologized for the incorrect attribution, and The Jerusalem Post updated its story to remove the false quotes and clarify the error.
- Malkovich emphasized that his performances do not imply political endorsements or solidarity with any cause, and he clarified his stance against violence and terrorism.
- Previously, Malkovich had visited Israel in 2008 and 2013 for cultural events, highlighting his long history of international performances regardless of differing political or cultural contexts.
