John Malkovich pulls out of Israel performance, says producer’s PR release misquoted him

American actor John Malkovich canceled his planned April 13, 2027, performance of "The Music Critic" in Tel Aviv after an Israeli producer's PR release misquoted him. Malkovich stated he "never made the statements that were quoted, nor was I consulted before they were printed," referring to a quote expressing excitement to return to Israel and closeness with the audience. He emphasized that only playwrights, authors, and screenwriters can put words in his mouth, and that his performances do not endorse a country's policies. The show's Israeli producer, Alon Yurik, apologized for the "incorrect quote" due to a misunderstanding.