Deadline reported that Taylor Swift’s new song “Patient Zero” music video, which includes Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson, will have its world premiere during the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, September 27, broadcast on CBS and MTV and streamed on Paramount+ Premium. A teaser clip of the video was released earlier that day.
Why it matters
Fans of Farrell or Johnson will see them appear in a high‑profile Taylor Swift video debuting at a major awards show.
Key facts
- Deadline said the ‘Patient Zero’ music video features Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson.
- Deadline said the video will premiere at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, September 27.
- Deadline said the awards broadcast will be on CBS and MTV and stream on Paramount+ Premium in the U.S.
- Deadline noted that a teaser clip of the video was released earlier.
Evidence
Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet.
- Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ Music Video Featuring Colin Farrell & Dakota Johnson To Debut At VMAs; Watch Teaser Clip Belowdeadline.comprimary(opens in a new tab)
- Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ Music Video Teaser Features Colin Farrell, Dakota Johnson and… Emmanuel Lubezki?thewrap.com(opens in a new tab)
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