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Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' Video Preview Features Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson

Taylor Swift's new single 'Patient Zero' video preview includes two Hollywood stars in a mysterious, dramatic setting.

New York Editorial News Desk September 24, 2026 1 min read

The Brief

  • Preview of Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' video shows Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson.
  • The 13-second clip features a snowy cemetery and a headstone with 'Gone too Soon' and 'daughter' written on it.
  • The video is directed by Swift and will premiere at the 2026 MTV VMAs.

A 13-second preview of Taylor Swift's new single 'Patient Zero' video was released on Thursday, Sept. 24, offering fans a glimpse into the dramatic visuals ahead of the song's official release.

The clip, shared on CBS Mornings and Swift’s Instagram, shows a dimly lit bathroom, a pool with bubbles, and a snowy cemetery with a headstone reading 'Gone too Soon' and 'daughter' written on it.

The video features two female figures in long black coats standing in front of the grave, with one appearing to comfort the other. A final shot shows Swift, wearing her 10-carat engagement ring, turning her head slowly.

The preview credits Taylor Swift, Colin Farrell, and Dakota Johnson as stars, with Farrell emerging from a luxury sedan and Johnson appearing haunted at a party. All three are dressed in black in the final images.

Swift hinted at Johnson’s involvement during a recent Emmy’s pop-in, where a cryptic clue led fans to speculate about the actor’s role. The final clue, 'North or South,' may reference Johnson’s first name paired with directional clues.

This marks the latest in a series of high-profile Hollywood collaborations for Swift, following stars like Domhnall Gleeson, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Josh Charles in previous music videos.

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