John Malkovich Cancels Israel Performance After Misattributed Quotes
Hollywood actor John Malkovich has unexpectedly canceled his upcoming 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.
The statement, which claimed Malkovich was "thrilled to return to Israel" and felt "great closeness and identification" with the Israeli audience, was reportedly drafted by a public relations firm hired by the Israeli producer. Malkovich stated, "I did not say these things and they absolutely do not reflect my feelings." He discovered the misattributed quotes after seeing a news report about his planned appearance.
Malkovich emphasized that the quotes were neither approved by him nor reflective of his sentiments. The public relations company has since apologized for the error, confirming that the quote was mistakenly attributed to the actor without his authorization. The performance, titled "The Music Critic," was scheduled to take place at Tel Aviv's Charles Bronfman Auditorium.
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