ABU SNAN, Israel (AP) — John Malkovich has canceled a planned performance in Israel after promoters circulated a quote attributed to the American actor that he said was completely false. The producer of the show acknowledged the mistake, citing “human error.”
Israel has faced growing cultural isolation in recent years over the war in Gaza, settler violence and its military occupation of the West Bank. A number of international artists have refused to perform in Israel, and the Israel Festival, an annual cultural event, went ahead without a single international act this year.
Malkovich was slated to perform “The Music Critic,” a touring comedy featuring classical music and criticism of world-famous composers, in Tel Aviv in April.
A recent press release quoted Malkovich as saying: “I am thrilled to return to Israel and am looking forward to meeting the warm Israeli audience once again, to whom I feel a strong closeness and solidarity.” The quote appeared in some Israeli and U.S. media outlets.
Malkovich told The Hollywood Reporter that he “never made the statements that were quoted, nor was I consulted before they were printed.”
“I did not utter these phrases, and they most certainly are not approved by me, nor do they reflect my feelings,” he said. “For this reason, I have decided I cannot participate in the Tel Aviv performance.”
Representatives for Malkovich did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Alon Yurik, the Israeli producer of the show, said in a statement that the quote was wrongly attributed to Malkovich because of “human error.” He said the production contacted media outlets to remove the quote and correct the reports, and that it had issued an apology.
“I regret that the incident developed to the point of the performance being canceled,” Yurik said.
Malkovich has performed in Israel before. He has said that performing in a country does not mean he agrees with its political leaders or their policies.
Malkovich is a two-time Academy Award nominee whose film credits include “Dangerous Liaisons,” “In the Line of Fire” and “Con Air.”
He played a fictionalized version of himself in “Being John Malkovich” in 1999, in which a struggling puppeteer, played by John Cusack, discovered a portal into the actor's head.
Malkovich stars alongside Sam Rockwell in this year's “Wild Horse Nine,” a film centered on the CIA's role in the 1973 military coup in Chile.
FILE - John Malkovich poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Wild Horse Nine' during the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP, File)
FISHERS, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 9, 2026--
First Internet Bank announced today that Nick Campbell has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Lending Officer. In his new role, he will lead the Bank's lending organizations, including small business lending; owner-occupied and investor commercial real estate; commercial & industrial lending; construction lending; single tenant lease financing; franchise finance and consumer lending. He will oversee lending strategy and portfolio growth while expanding the specialized solutions that help businesses and consumers achieve their financial goals nationwide.
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"Nick has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, deep lending expertise and a strong commitment to serving our clients," said Nicole Lorch, President and Chief Operating Officer. "Throughout his career at First Internet Bank, he has delivered results through disciplined execution and sound risk management. As Chief Lending Officer, Nick will play an important role in aligning our lending strategy with the Bank's long-term objectives. His leadership will help us navigate an increasingly complex environment while driving sustainable, profitable growth and value for our stakeholders."
Reflecting on his new role, Mr. Campbell said, "I'm honored to take on this expanded leadership role and work alongside the talented teams that serve our clients every day. First Internet Bank has built a strong foundation through specialized lending and exceptional service, supported by a disciplined approach to growth. I look forward to partnering across the Bank to support our clients' success and responsibly grow our lending platform. Together, we will create long-term value and help advance the goals of First Internet Bank."
Mr. Campbell joined First Internet Bank in March 2017 as Vice President, CRE Portfolio Manager. Since then, he has held positions of increasing responsibility, including Vice President, CRE Relationship Manager and First Vice President, Credit Administration. He was promoted to First Vice President, Commercial Real Estate in 2021 and later became First Vice President, Senior Credit Officer.
During his tenure, he has helped drive the growth and performance of the Bank's commercial real estate portfolio, particularly in construction and development lending. As Senior Credit Officer, he led credit administration and risk management efforts while partnering with lending teams on credit strategy and underwriting. His leadership also supported the continued quality of the Bank's loan portfolio.
He brings more than two decades of lending and banking experience to his new role. Before joining First Internet Bank, he held positions with FORUM Credit Union and Monroe Bank. He earned a bachelor's degree from Indiana University and a Master of Business Administration from Ball State University.
About First Internet Bank
First Internet Bank opened for business in 1999 as an industry pioneer in the branchless delivery of banking services. With assets of $5.6 billion as of June 30, 2026, the Bank provides consumer and small business deposits, consumer loans and specialty finance services nationally. The Bank also offers commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans, SBA financing and treasury management services. Additional information about the Bank, including its products and services, is available at firstib.com. The Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of First Internet Bancorp (Nasdaq: INBK). First Internet Bank is a Member FDIC.
Nick Campbell, Senior Vice President, Chief Lending Officer
