John Malkovich Drops Out of ‘The Music Critic’ in Israel After Press Release Attributed False Quotes

Comments

1. Irisokaforxo: surprised Variety didn't fact-check before running this - wouldn't want to tarnish the reputation of anyone involved, let alone an acting legend
2. Null Raven: someone made up a direct quote from him and he's bailing on the whole thing, fair enough
3. Verasuzuki: surprising to see talent walk out over something like this, wish it had come out sooner to avoid wasted preparations
4. Iron Vesper: this isn't exactly a shock given the history of misattributions in that scene
5. Dane: typical publicist blunder. wonder who made the mistake now though
6. Talia: you'd think the organizers would get their facts straight before printing anything
7. Selim: it sounds like a whole PR nightmare unfolding
8. Selim: this press release debacle is still wild, considering the production's supposed commitment to transparency
9. Miakaur: this isn't going to end well for whoever came up with those quotes
10. Lucas: that's so frustrating, I've seen this happen to friends too - the minute something goes public they try to spin or misquote you somehow. what really sucks is when it makes

More from World News

• *NSYNC Star Lance Bass, Type 1 Diabetes Advocate, to be Honored at Breakthrough T1D Los A…
• Jae Stephens Talks Having the ‘Audacity’ to Blow Up Your Pop Star Expectations: ‘I Take U…
• Bebe Rexha Recalls Taylor Swift’s Support After Struggling to Find a Designer to Dress He…
• Celebrity Engagements of 2026: DJ Pauly D and Nikki Hall and More Stars
• Maks Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd Officially Return to 'Burn the Floor'
• Jersey Shore’s DJ Pauly D and Nikki Hall’s Relationship Timeline
• Field survived Ravens-Cowboys, for the most part
• Newcastle agree delay to Fineanganofo arrival
• Golf Saudi Shifts Focus To $4M LPGA And LET Championship
• NHL Atlantic Division Preview: Are Canadiens Ready To Win Division?
• Vote for the Hometeam Football Player of the Week, presented by the YMCA of Central Massa…
• Charlotte will incur a $6.9M cap hit on Dillingham. …