I just watched Greta Lee's best performance since 'Past Lives' — and this indie movie needs a release date now
'Late Fame' is an indie film starring Willem Dafoe as a forgotten poet who experiences a resurgence of attention thanks to a group of young intellectuals in New York. Greta Lee delivers a standout performance as Gloria Gardner, a charismatic but troubled actress who becomes the emotional core of the story. Though the film is somewhat predictable, Lee's magnetic presence elevates it into a memorable cinematic experience.
- ▪'Late Fame' stars Willem Dafoe as a former poet rediscovered by a group of young admirers in New York.
- ▪Greta Lee plays Gloria Gardner, a complex and compelling actress whose performance is widely praised.
- ▪The film premiered at select festivals, including the Atlanta Film Festival, but does not yet have a wide release date.
- ▪A standout scene features Lee's character performing a one-woman show that captivates both the audience in the film and viewers watching it.
- ▪Though Dafoe and Donovan deliver strong performances, Lee is considered the standout element of the movie.
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Entertainment Movies I just watched Greta Lee's best performance since 'Past Lives' — and this indie movie needs a release date now Opinion By Malcolm McMillan published 29 April 2026 I'm glad I went to the Atlanta Film Festival to catch 'Late Fame' When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Killer Films) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Tom's Guide Verdict: 'Late Fame'Rating: ★★★½ starsVerdict: "Late Fame" stars Willem Dafoe as a has-been poet and Greta Lee as a struggling actress, both of whom are surrounded by and adored by a posse of pretentious post-grads in New York.
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