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Greta Lee Leads “Late Fame” Opening Aug 7 in U.S.

8/9/2026

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Summary

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Greta Lee stars as Gloria in Late Fame, which opens in U.S. theaters on Aug. 7, 2026.
Lee said she chose the role because Gloria mirrors icons such as Liza Minnelli and Marlene Dietrich and lets her “march to her own tune.”
Late Fame premiered at the Venice Film Festival in August 2025.
The film follows young New York creatives led by poet Ed Saxberger, portrayed by Willem Dafoe.

History

Historical Context

Bob Fosse’s 1972 film Cabaret, starring Liza Minnelli, earned over $42 million and won eight Oscars, reshaping the musical by placing songs inside a Berlin nightclub and cementing the “dangerous diva” archetype. The 2025 Venice premiere of Greta Lee’s Late Fame deliberately mirrors that legacy, using a similar star-centered, period-musical formula to attract global audiences.

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Story summary

Greta Lee stars as Gloria in Late Fame, which opens in U.S. theaters on Aug. 7, 2026.
Lee said she chose the role because Gloria mirrors icons such as Liza Minnelli and Marlene Dietrich and lets her “march to her own tune.”
Late Fame premiered at the Venice Film Festival in August 2025.
The film follows young New York creatives led by poet Ed Saxberger, portrayed by Willem Dafoe.

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