Taylor Swift has released the music video for her latest single, "Patient Zero."
The video premiered during the MTV Video Music Awards on Monday, September 28 (PH time).
On social media, Taylor reflected on the process of bringing the music video to life alongside Oscar-winning cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki and actors Dakota Johnson, Colin Farrell, and Cara Delevingne.
"The 'Patient Zero' video is finally out in the world! Getting to work with Emmanuel Lubezki was something out of a dream sequence, and I learned so much from getting to watch his genius in action," she shared on her Instagram page.
Extending her gratitude to the actors who appeared in the music video, the singer-songwriter remarked: "I want to thank Dakota and Colin for trusting me with their time, taste, and talent (Giggling with your friend because you’re twinning for an entire shoot was a new and truly delightful experience). And Colin’s turn as a villain is even more impressive when you get to be around him. He’s an absolute light and as kind as they come. Cara, thank you for agreeing to play the lusty other woman. That’s what friends are for?"
Taylor shared that the concept allowed her to explore several cinematic and literary genres that she has long been drawn to.
"With the Patient Zero video, I got to explore the cinematic and literary genres I love so much. I wanted to incorporate elements of gothic ghost stories, true crime, psychological thrillers all in a setting I hadn’t really shot in much," she said.
She also revealed the symbolism behind the house featured prominently in the music video.
"The house was a metaphor for the coldness of a relationship that’s faded and atrophied. Thank you to Ethan Tobman for your insightful production design, and bringing that feeling to life," she said.
Taylor went on to thank editor Chancler Haynes and the VMAs for giving the video its world premiere.
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"My editor Chancler Haynes has outdone himself. And lastly, thank you to the VMAs for giving us a World Premiere at the place where celebrating music videos became a thing. And so much love for you guys, always," she stated.
The "Patient Zero" music video is now available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.