Taylor Swift 2 two A-listers for ‘Patient Zero’ music video as she gives epic first look

By Alejandra García • September 24, 2026

Taylor Swift tapped Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell for her “Patient Zero” music video, set to premiere at the MTV VMAs 2026 on Sunday.

In the 13-second glimpse, released on Thursday’s episode of “CBS Mornings,” Johnson and Swift mirror each other as they wash their hands in a dark bathroom.

The two are then seen standing in front of a grave with Swift — wearing a rather dazzling engagement ring — putting a hand on Johnson’s shoulder.

Farrell is then seen getting out a sports car before the three of them — all wearing black — meet up for a drink, hinting at a possible love triangle.

Taylor Swift tapped Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell for her “Patient Zero” music video (seen above). Taylor Swift
The 13-second teaser for the new video dropped Thursday on “CBS Mornings.” Taylor Swift
In one scene, the trio — wearing all black — meet up for a drink. Taylor Swift

“This is the moment we’ve all been waiting for,” Gayle King enthused during the segment.

Co-anchor Vladimir Duthiers then jumped in to theorize about Easter eggs in the video.

He pointed out that Johnson being featured in the video shouldn’t surprise Swifties because she hinted at the actress’ involvement during the Emmys 2026 when she called out “north or south,” referencing North or South Dakota.

The two women have also been closely involved lately, with Johnson using Swift’s apartment to meet up with her latest rumored flame, MGK.

Farrell is also seen getting out a sports car before the three meet up. Taylor Swift
Johnson and Swift are seen standing in front of a grave at one point. Taylor Swift
On her Instagram, Swift confirmed fans will see the full video at the MTV VMAs 2026 on Sunday. Taylor Swift
Johnson (seen above in the video), notably, has been spending a lot of time at Swift’s NYC apartment to hang out with her rumored flame, MGK. Taylor Swift

For the last couple of months, Swift has been dropping hints about an upcoming project — including in her “Opalite” music video in February and on her social media.

She also sent fans into a frenzy on Sept. 14 when she dropped several Easter eggs during her surprise cameo at the Emmys 2026 in a pre-recorded skit with the cast of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.”

But on Tuesday, Swift announced on social media that she was releasing her latest single, “Patient Zero.”

The new single and music video are part of Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore.” taylorswift/instagram
For the last couple of months, the pop star has been dropping hints about the project. Taylor Swift

The next day, fans got even better news when the 14-time Grammy winner announced an “encore” version of her 2025 album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” which would feature four new songs.

“About a year ago, you guys did a truly unfathomable thing. Something that completely blew my mind… You gave The Life of a Showgirl the biggest first week for an album in history,” Swift, 36, wrote on Instagram.

“I took a trip to Sweden to celebrate with Max and Shellback, my two collaborators on this album,” she explained, saying they “just wanted to reflect and take in how grateful we were for the moment we were in.”

On Tuesday, Swift (pictured at the 2024 VMAs) announced she was releasing her latest single, “Patient Zero” — just days before the VMAs. AP Photo/Evan Agostini
“Encore” will feature four new songs and is a continuation of her 2025 album.

However, during their time in Sweden, they wrote and recorded more songs, titled “Patient Zero,” “Cleveland!,” “Pink Clouding,” and “Babylon.”

“I hope you love them, because they were born out of pure gratitude for your exuberance for and celebration of the album we made,” she concluded, pointing out that her new music is set to come out Friday.

Swift’s last album was announced in August 2025 before being released two months later.

Despite her busy schedule, the musician has made time to cheer on her husband, Travis Kelce, at his Kansas City Chiefs games. AP Photo/Colin E. Braley
Last week, she flaunted her wedding ring as Kelce scored his first touchdown of the season. AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

In her 12-track album, she dedicated multiple songs to her then-fiancé, Travis Kelce, whom she married in July at Madison Square Garden.

Despite staying busy in the studio, Swift has also embraced her WAG status and rooted for Kelce, also 36, during his Kansas City Chiefs games this season.

Last week, the “Fate of Ophelia” singer flaunted her wedding ring after the tight end scored his first touchdown of the season, helping the Chiefs beat the Indianapolis Colts.

“That’s my husband!” she shouted while pointing to her rock.


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