Malkovich Scraps 2027 Tel Aviv Date After PR Firm Fabricates Pro-Israel Quotes
Actor John Malkovich has canceled his scheduled April 13, 2027, performance of 'The Music Critic' in Tel Aviv after an Israeli public relations firm published a press release containing fabricated quotes attributed to him. Malkovich stated he was never consulted or aware of the announcement, which falsely claimed he felt 'solidarity' with the Israeli audience. The cancellation follows a week-long media cycle where The Jerusalem Post initially reported the false quotes before correcting the story, and The Hollywood Reporter subsequently broke the news of the withdrawal. While the PR firm and producer Alon Yurik apologized for the 'misunderstanding,' Malkovich emphasized that his artistic appearances do not constitute political endorsement. The incident occurred shortly after Malkovich received a standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival for his role in 'Wild Horse Nine.'
