John Malkovich cancels Israel trip over fabricated solidarity quote
The Wild Horse Nine actor had been due to appear on stage in The Music Critic in Tel Aviv – but pulled out over PR firm’s ‘unacceptable and untenable’ attribution of statement
TL;DR
- John Malkovich cancelled his planned trip to Israel for a theatrical performance.
- A PR firm hired by the show's promoter attributed fabricated quotes to Malkovich expressing solidarity with Israel.
- Malkovich discovered the quotes in industry publications and stated he never made these statements.
- He described the misattribution as 'unacceptable and untenable' and a reason for his cancellation.
- The PR firm admitted to the error and apologized for the incorrect attribution.
- Malkovich emphasized that his performances do not constitute approval of any country's policies or political causes.
- He previously visited Israel in 2013 and 2008.
- Malkovich is an Oscar contender for his role in 'Wild Horse Nine'.