Late Fame

About Late Fame

At the very end of the 1970s, post office worker Ed Saxberger wrote a book of poetry that nobody cared about. After an eager and flattering fan appears on his doorstep, Saxberger is beckoned into a coterie of young admirers who anoint him a rediscovered genius.

Late Fame is a 2026 drama film directed by Kent Jones. Released in August 2026, it runs 97 minutes.

Willem Dafoe stars as Ed Saxberger, Greta Lee as Gloria, Edmund Donovan as Meyers, and Clay Singer as Brussard. Written by Samy Burch. It comes from Fresh Fish Films, Killer Films, and MK2 Films.

Shelv files it under poet and new york city.

The Prince of Tides and Set Fire to the Stars make useful companions to Late Fame. It carries a NR rating.