From Billboard · Gil Kaufman · · 1m 20s
Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' Video Teases Hollywood Stars
Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' video preview reveals Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson in a snowy cemetery scene with a headstone reading 1989-2022.
In brief
Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' video preview reveals Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson in a snowy cemetery scene with a headstone reading 1989-2022. Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' video preview shows Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson in a snowy cemetery with a headstone reading 1989-2022. Originally reported by Billboard.
Video Preview Released
Taylor Swift released a 13-second preview of her 'Patient Zero' video on Thursday morning (Sept. 24) via CBS Mornings and Instagram.
Snowy Cemetery Scene
The video shows two female figures in black coats standing in front of a headstone reading 1989-2022 with 'Gone too Soon' and 'daughter' visible.
Hollywood Co-Stars
Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson appear in the video, with Swift hinting at Johnson's involvement during her Emmy's pop-in last week.
Previous Hollywood Appearances
Swift has featured Hollywood stars in past videos including Domhnall Gleeson, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Greta Lee in 'Opalite' and others.
Cinematographer and Director
The video was directed by Swift and cinematographed by Emmanuel Lubezki, known for The Revenant and Birdman.
MTV VMAs Premiere
The video will premiere at the 2026 MTV VMAs on Sunday (Sept. 27) where Swift receives the first-ever Artist Director Honors.
Expanded Album Release
Swift drops an expanded version of 'The Life of a Showgirl' album on Friday featuring four bonus tracks including 'Cleveland!' and 'Pink Clouding'.
What to remember
Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' video preview shows Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson in a snowy cemetery with a headstone reading 1989-2022.
