Dakota Johnson is sharing a glimpse into what it was like to work with longtime friend Taylor Swift on the music video for Patient Zero. During a recent interview, Johnson said their close friendship helped make the creative process feel comfortable and natural.
Speaking about the collaboration, Johnson explained that working with friends can sometimes be complicated, but that was not the case with Swift. She described their professional dynamic positively and suggested that their existing friendship made it easier to work together on the project.
The Patient Zero video also features actor Colin Farrell, adding another major name to the cast. A short teaser for the project shows Swift, Johnson and Farrell in a dark, cinematic setting, with imagery that includes a cemetery and a gravestone.
The full music video is set to premiere during the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on September 27. The project brings Johnson and Swift together professionally after years of friendship, giving fans a new look at their creative connection beyond their personal relationship.