Willem Dafoe discovers newfound recognition in the trailer for a comedy-drama.

      Magnolia Pictures & Magnet Releasing has unveiled a poster and trailer for Late Fame, a forthcoming comedy-drama directed by Kent Jones (Hitchcock/Truffaut, Diane).

      Willem Dafoe headlines a cast that also features Greta Lee and Edmund Donovan, portraying Ed Saxberger, a New York poet who has faded into obscurity but rediscovers his creative spark when an eccentric group of young artists stumbles upon his work. Check out the trailer below…

      The talented Willem Dafoe brings his subtle gravitas to the character of Ed Saxberger, a forgotten New York poet employed at the post office. When an eager young fan (Edmund Donovan) shows up at his door, Saxberger is drawn into a circle of twentysomethings who hail him as a revived genius. Captivated by the attention—and the enchanting presence of Gloria, the group's "tragic heroine" (a captivating, Kurt Weill-singing Greta Lee)—Saxberger begins to confront the authenticity of his newfound poetic companions.

      Late Fame is set to hit theaters on August 7th.

      About Amie Cranswick: Amie Cranswick serves as Executive Editor of Flickering Myth, where she oversees editorial content related to film, television, and pop culture.