John Malkovich cancels Israel trip over fabricated solidarity quote
Summary
Actor John Malkovich canceled his planned performance in Israel after a PR firm incorrectly quoted him expressing support for Israel. Malkovich said he did not approve or make the statements and does not want to be seen as endorsing any political position.Key Facts
- John Malkovich was scheduled to perform in Tel Aviv on April 13 in a show called The Music Critic.
- A PR company hired by the Israeli promoter created quotes attributed to Malkovich claiming solidarity with Israel.
- Malkovich stated he never made those comments and was not consulted before the quotes were published.
- The PR firm apologized for wrongly attributing the statements to him.
- Malkovich emphasized that his performances do not mean he supports any country’s political actions or leaders.
- He canceled his participation in the Israel show due to the false quotes.
- Malkovich has performed internationally without endorsing political views of the countries he visits.
- His last visit to Israel was in 2013, and he has expressed disinterest in political labels in past interviews.
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