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Taylor Swift to debut new music video starring Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson

The video for "Patient Zero" premieres Sunday during the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.

Updated Sep 24, 2026 · 15:27 UTC3 reports

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Taylor Swift announced that her self-directed music video for the single "Patient Zero" will debut at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 27.[The Hollywood Reporter]
The video features cinematography by Emmanuel Lubezki and co-stars Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson.[CBS News · The Hollywood Reporter]
The single is one of four new tracks featured on an expanded album edition arriving Friday.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Swift will receive the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors at the ceremony, where her total nominations are reported as either 11 or 13.[Billboard · The Hollywood Reporter]

Taylor Swift announced that the music video for her new single, "Patient Zero," will premiere Sunday, Sept. 27, at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.[CBS News · Billboard · The Hollywood Reporter]
The music video is directed by Swift, features cinematography by Emmanuel Lubezki, and stars Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson.[CBS News · Billboard · The Hollywood Reporter]
"Patient Zero" is one of four new songs included on the expanded album "The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore," releasing Friday.[CBS News · Billboard · The Hollywood Reporter]
Swift will receive the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors during the award ceremony.[CBS News · Billboard · The Hollywood Reporter]

Outlets disagree on Swift's nomination tally for the 2026 VMAs, with some reporting 11 nominations and another reporting 13.[CBS News · Billboard · The Hollywood Reporter]

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.