Dakota Johnson hails Taylor Swift’s visionary side

Dakota Johnson has praised her close friend Taylor Swift for her creativity and directing skills after working with the pop star on the music video for Patient Zero.

Speaking to Extra, the 36-year-old actress described Swift as a “true visionary” and said working together was a special experience because of their close friendship and shared creative connection.

Johnson said their collaboration felt natural, allowing both friends to exchange ideas and inspire each other. She also praised Swift’s ability as a director, saying their creative partnership was highly collaborative.

The actress had previously spoken about her friendship with Swift during an interview with BBC Radio 1. Johnson revealed that the pair discuss a wide range of topics and often talk about true crime.

She also described Swift as exceptionally creative, particularly when it comes to building detailed worlds through her work.

Johnson said she immediately agreed when Swift invited her to appear in the music video, adding that she would happily work with her friend again.

In Patient Zero, Johnson appears alongside Colin Farrell. The story follows Swift’s character as she develops a connection with her former partner’s new companion and attempts to alert her to his manipulative behaviour.

Meanwhile, Johnson is preparing for another major screen appearance. She will star alongside Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett in Verity, an adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel. The film is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on October 2, 2026.