Willem Dafoe discusses his starring role in the new movie, 'Late Fame'

NPR | By Scott Simon

Published August 8, 2026 at 5:43 AM MDT

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with the actor Willem Dafoe, who stars in the new movie "Late Fame."

Scott Simon

Scott Simon is the host of Weekend Edition Saturday and is one of the hosts of NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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