Directed by Kent Jones, the film ‘Late Fame’ is about a legendary New York poet Ed Saxberger’s forgotten works that captivate an eccentric group of young creatives, reigniting his artistic passion. Their intrigue intertwines with the bewitching presence of actress Gloria.
‘Late Fame’ stars Willem Dafoe (as Ed Saxberger), Greta Lee (as Gloria), Edmund Donovan (as Meyers), and Jake Lacy.
Written by Samy Burch (based on the novella by Arthur Schnitzler), ‘Late Fame’ is produced by Pamela Koffler, Christine Vachon, Mason Plotts, Danny Roberts, H.S. Naji, Jackie Langelier, Ethan Lazar, and Taylor Shung, with executive producers Samy Burch, Naia Cucukov, Alessandro Del Vigna, Peter Friedland, Fionnuala Jamison, Nidal Kahl, Elisha Karmitz, Nathanaël Karmitz, Sasha Klupchak, Billie Lourd, Evan Moore, Brev Moss, Kyle Owens, Josh Peters, Josh Plasse, Robina Riccitiello, Peter Richards, Austen Rydell, Vanessa Saal, Sara Schuster, Martin Scorsese, Lorenza Veronica, and Lisa Wolofsky. Production companies are Pine Bay Pictures, AmorFortuna, Fresh Fish Films, Killer Films, MK2 Films, Morning Moon Productions, Spark Features, and Working Barn Productions.
The film’s cinematography is by Wyatt Garfield, the music is by Don Fleming, and the editing is by Mike Selemon.
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Magnolia Pictures will release ‘Late Fame’ in theaters on August 7, 2026.
Willem Dafoe is most known for films like Platoon, The Florida Project, Spider-Man, and Boondock Saints. Greta Lee is most known for Past Lives. Edmund Donovan is most known for Civil War.
