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Taylor Swift’s 'Patient Zero' Music Video Unveils Star-Studded Cast

Taylor Swift’s upcoming music video for "Patient Zero" is set to feature actors Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell, with the song slated to world premiere at the MTV VMAs on Sunday. Swift shared a glimpse of the music video on her X handle on Thursday. The teaser includes clips of Swift and Johnson mirroring each other across a bathroom sink, diving into water, and standing together at a grave. A close-up shot of Swift crying follows, offering a view of her engagement ring to Travis Kelce. Farrell then steps out of a car and the three meet, all dressed in black. According to Variety, the video’s cinematography is by Oscar winner Emmanuel Lubezki, who also shot Tom Cruise’s new movie 'Digger.' Swift revealed *The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore* on Wednesday after announcing "Patient Zero" the day before. The album is an expanded version of last year’s *The Life of a Showgirl*, which includes four new tracks: "Patient Zero," "Cleveland!," "Pink Clouding," and "Babylon." Swift is also set to receive the inaugural Artist Director Honours at the MTV Video Music Awards, recognising her contributions to music video direction and visual storytelling, E! News reported.

Fans Speculate 'Patient Zero' Details Joe Alwyn Romance

While Swift released a new song about a toxic relationship, fans are convinced that "Patient Zero" is about her romance with Joe Alwyn. The couple dated for six years from 2017 until early 2023. Fans believe she documented their romance in "Patient Zero," which features a pulse sound in the background and lyrics echoing her 2022 track "You’re Losing Me," which is widely believed to be about Joe. Patient Zero also contains the lyric "the devil on his shoulder under his halo," which fans compared to her 2019 track "Cruel Summer." Other lyrics from the new single reference an ex stepping into the spotlight after dating her. Taking to X/Twitter after the single's release, fans speculated the single is about Joe, who is rumoured to be dating actress Sarah Pidgeon. Back in 2024, Joe broke his silence about his split from Taylor, describing his time with the pop star as "long, loving" and "fully committed."

Travis Kelce References Spark Fan Excitement

One of the songs on the extended edition, titled "Cleveland!," sent some fans into a frenzy as the songstress appeared to directly call her husband Travis the "love of my life" in the lyrics. Other lyrics from "Cleveland!" include: "But my baby likes what he likes/He already took me to Cleveland/and showed me The Heights," which seemingly was a subtle reference to Kelce's New Heights podcast. Additionally, a lyric from the upbeat track includes: "The taste of me is acquired, but it's his favorite dish," which left fans talking on X about the reference.

Dakota Johnson Describes Collaboration With Taylor Swift

Dakota Johnson has lifted the lid on working with Taylor Swift on the music video for her new single. Dakota explained on TikTok: "Taylor and I have been friends for a really long time, and we're very close, and we decided to work together. And it's great! Normally, I would say 'don't work with your friends', but we work really well together, so…" She added to PA and MTV that making the video was "just the best" and "absolutely glorious," noting, "Because we've known each other for so long, we really respect each other's creative minds."

Table: Key Details About 'Patient Zero' and The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore

Detail	Information
Album Title	The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore
New Tracks	Patient Zero, Pink Clouding, Babylon, Cleveland!
Video Cast	Dakota Johnson, Colin Farrell, Taylor Swift
Director	Taylor Swift
Video Premiere	MTV VMAs on Sunday
MTV VMA Honors	Inaugural Artist Director Honours for Taylor Swift

Frequently Asked Questions

Who stars in Taylor Swift’s 'Patient Zero' music video?

The video features Taylor Swift alongside actors Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell, and is directed by Swift.

What do fans say about 'Patient Zero'?

Fans are convinced that "Patient Zero" is about Taylor Swift's past relationship with Joe Alwyn, noting similarities in terminology and lyrical themes compared to her past songs.

What are the new tracks on The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore?

The four new tracks included in the extended edition are "Patient Zero," "Cleveland!," "Pink Clouding," and "Babylon."