Actor John Malkovich cancels a planned appearance in Tel Aviv, Israel for “The Music Critic” after he says a press release attributed quotes to him that he did not make. In statements reported by both outlets, Malkovich says he was not responsible for the credited statements and that they were false.
Variety and The Hollywood Reporter both link the cancellation to publicity that surfaced in connection with the Tel Aviv date. The outlets describe how an Israel-based promoter and a public-relations company handled messaging for the event, with the disputed quotes appearing in coverage tied to that announcement. Both reports say Malkovich learned of the issue through an article that circulated online, including references to earlier publication.
While the overall account is consistent, the outlets emphasize slightly different details. The Hollywood Reporter frames the situation around a drafted attributed quote from the PR company hired by the Israeli promoter, whereas Variety highlights that Malkovich drops out after the press release falsely credited his statements in connection with the planned performance.
Key points: Malkovich withdraws from the Israel engagement; he disputes the quoted attribution; the disputed information is traced to event publicity; both reports cite prior press coverage connected to the Tel Aviv announcement.
