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Willem Dafoe reveals the CRAZY coincidence behind his new film ‘Late Fame’
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August 7, 2026
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Actor Willem Dafoe and director Kent Jones join Morning Joe to discuss their new film, Late Fame—a bittersweet, witty look at art, fame, and a lost era of downtown New York. Dafoe and Jones share their inspiration behind the movie and reveal the crazy coincidence of how they both realized they were making the film together during a 5-hour flight.
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