Taylor Swift on ‘ghost stories, true crime and thrillers’ in Patient Zero video

Taylor Swift has said the music video to her new single Patient Zero is a tribute to the “cinematic and literary genres I love so much”.Swift’s ghost follows Johnson through her life to warn her that Farrell is trying to kill her the way he ultimately killed Swift.The video, which premiered at the MTV Video Music Awards, was shot by Oscar-winning cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki, known as Chivo, and Swift wrote on Instagram: “The Patient Zero video is finally out in the world!“Getting to work with @chivexp was something out of a dream sequence, and I learned so much from getting to watch his genius in action.“I want to thank @dakotajohnson 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.“@caradelevingne, thank you for agreeing to play the lusty other woman. That’s what friends are for?“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 continued: “The house was a metaphor for the coldness of a relationship that’s faded and atrophied.“Thank you to @ethantobman for your insightful production design and bringing that feeling to life.“My editor @chancler 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.”US actress Johnson is best known for starring in the Fifty Shades Of Grey franchise and The Materialists, while Irish actor Farrell is known for The Banshees Of Inisherin as well as The Batman.Read MorePatient Zero is the first of four new songs on Swift’s expanded version of the album The Life of A Showgirl, which marks her first new music since she married NFL star Travis Kelce on July 3.On Sunday, Swift became the most decorated artist in the history of the MTV Video Music Awards.The 36-year-old, who was previously tied with Beyonce on 30 VMA gongs, took home the night’s top award, video of the year, for The Fate of Ophelia.Swift also received the first award for artist director and best direction for Opalite.