Swift Music Video Collaboration
Dakota Johnson discusses collaborating with Taylor Swift on the new Patient Zero music video.
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Dakota Johnson says collaborating with longtime friend Taylor Swift on the “Patient Zero” music video was a joyful experience, despite her usual hesitation about working with friends. Johnson said their mutual respect for each other’s creative ideas made the partnership work well. She appears alongside Colin Farrell in the video, which is set to premiere during the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.
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“Patient Zero” is one of four new tracks on the deluxe edition of Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, *The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore*, released September 25, 2026. The other new tracks are “Cleveland!,” “Pink Clouding” and “Babylon.”
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A 13-second preview of the video was shared ahead of its release. The teaser shows a tense moment between the stars against a dark backdrop, suggesting themes of love, heartbreak and betrayal.
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Johnson said she enjoyed being able to support Swift creatively and follow her direction, describing the chance to work alongside her friend as “wonderful.”
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Johnson attended Swift’s wedding at Madison Square Garden in July, a detail cited as evidence of their longstanding friendship.
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