Late Fame
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| Directed by | Kent Jones |
| Screenplay by | Samy Burch |
| Based on | Late Fame by Arthur Schnitzler |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Late Fame is an upcoming American drama film directed by Kent Jones starring Willem Dafoe and Greta Lee. The film is based on Arthur Schnitzler’s posthumously published novella of the same name, a satire of the Young Vienna society.
Premise
[edit]Late Fame explores the impact of newfound fame on Ed Saxberger (Dafoe), the author of a poetry collection that received little notice upon release but gained appreciation years later among a group of artists including Gloria (Lee), an actress eager to gain his attention.
Cast
[edit]- Willem Dafoe as Ed Saxberger
- Greta Lee as Gloria
- Edmund Donovan as Meyers
Production
[edit]In May 2024, Variety reported that Late Fame, starring Willem Dafoe and Sandra Hüller, was expected to begin shooting in New York City that fall with a screenplay penned by Samy Burch. The report noted that Pamela Koffler and Christine Vachon of Killer Films had signed on as producers and that the project would seek distributors at Cannes Film Festival.[1]
In October 2024, Greta Lee had replaced Hüller, who dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.[2] In January 2025, it was reported Edmund Donovan had joined the cast, with principal photography beginning the week of January 22, 2025, in New York and New Jersey.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Keslassy, Elsa (6 May 2024). "Willem Dafoe, Sandra Huller Co-Star in Kent Jones' 'Late Fame,' Reteaming 'May December's' Samy Burch, Killer Films; Package to Launch at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (October 24, 2024). "Greta Lee Replaces Sandra Hüller In 'Late Fame' Ahead Of January Shoot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (January 22, 2025). "Edmund Donovan Joins Willem Dafoe & Greta Lee In Kent Jones' 'Late Fame'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 31, 2025.