John Malkovich Cancels Israel Performance After Misattributed Quotes
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Actor John Malkovich canceled a performance in Tel Aviv after a press release falsely attributed pro-Israel quotes to him without his consent. He denied making the statements, and the PR firm responsible apologized for the error.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- John Malkovich canceled his Tel Aviv performance.
- False pro-Israel quotes were attributed to him.
- Malkovich denied making the statements.
- A PR firm mistakenly issued the quotes.
- The PR firm apologized for the error.
Hollywood actor John Malkovich has unexpectedly canceled his participation in a performance in Tel Aviv, Israel, just days after it was announced he would return to the stage there. The cancellation stems from a press release that attributed pro-Israel quotes to Malkovich without his consent.
Malkovich was quoted in the press release expressing excitement about returning to Israel and stating he felt a "great closeness and identification" with the Israeli audience. However, the actor vehemently denied making these statements, asserting they do not reflect his feelings.
In a statement released overnight, Malkovich explained that he only became aware of the fabricated quotes upon encountering a news article about his planned performance. He claimed that a public relations firm hired by the Israeli producer drafted the quote in his name without consulting or obtaining his approval.
"I did not say these things, they were absolutely not approved by me, and they also do not reflect my feelings," Malkovich emphasized. The PR firm has since apologized for the incident, clarifying that the quote was mistakenly attributed to Malkovich without his authorization.
