# 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.
- Title: Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' Video Teases Hollywood Stars
- Summary: Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' video preview reveals Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson in a snowy cemetery scene with a headstone reading 1989-2022.
- Keywords: taylor swift, colin farrell, dakota johnson, patient zero, mtv vmas, artist director honors, the life of a showgirl, the encore, Taylor, Swift's, 'Patient, Zero'
- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/music/pop/preview-taylor-swift-patient-zero-video-dakota-johnson-farrell-1236346258
- Author: Gil Kaufman
- Published: 2026-09-24T12:38:57+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: taylor swift, colin farrell, dakota johnson, patient zero, mtv vmas, artist director honors, the life of a showgirl, the encore
## 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'.
## Key takeaway

Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' video preview shows Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson in a snowy cemetery with a headstone reading 1989-2022.