Dakota Johnson has spoken about her role in Taylor Swift's "Patient Zero" music video, telling Variety that she and Swift respect each other's creative instincts. Variety published her comments on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
Johnson appears in the video alongside Colin Farrell, according to People.com, which reported that Swift released a 13-second teaser for the project featuring both actors.
The song's title has drawn attention of its own. The New York Times examined where the term "patient zero" comes from, a question raised by Swift's choice of name for the track.
Swift has also added four songs to her "Encore" set, a move USA Today argued deserves praise. Yahoo, meanwhile, published a breakdown of the Easter eggs hidden in those encore tracks, suggesting the additions carry references fans are still working out.
Johnson's remarks are the first public comments from one of the video's featured actors since the teaser arrived. Her statement was brief and did not describe the video's plot or how her character relates to Farrell's.
What to watch next: whether Swift or Farrell say anything further about the video, and whether the full project follows the teaser.
