Willem Dafoe Stars in New Film “Late Fame”

Actor Willem Dafoe leads the upcoming drama “Late Fame,” directed by Kent Jones. Dafoe plays Ed Saxberger, a former poet‑postal worker who has retreated from fame until a young intellectual disrupts his quiet life. The film opens in New York on August 7 and in Los Angeles on August 19, 2024.

Dafoe also discussed his slate of 2026 projects, including the Everest‑expedition drama “Tenzing” and Robert Eggers’ gothic horror “Werwulf.” He reflected on past collaborations with Eggers and Yorgos Lanthimos, emphasizing the need for passionate directors to keep his work “burning hot.”