Taylor Swift has shed her former image, opting for a gothic aesthetic in her latest music video for “Fortnight,” the leading single from her new album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” Departing from the realms of cardigans and castles, Swift’s transformation captivates audiences with a narrative of heartbreak and defiance. Joined by acclaimed actors Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles, whose evocation of the spirit of “Dead Poets Society” adds depth to the rebellion against conformity, the video has taken the internet by storm. And who’s standing proudly by her side? None other than her devoted boyfriend.
In this collaboration with Post Malone, titled “Cruel Summer,” Swift embraces her inner goth, delivering a dark and intense performance. Describing the experience, the “Bad Blood” singer expressed her satisfaction with the video as a fitting visual representation of her new record and its narratives. She commended Post Malone for his dedication to the role of the tortured tragic hero, appreciating his contribution to the collaboration. “Fortnight” marks the debut single from Swift’s double-volume album, which made its highly anticipated release on April 19th.
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Swift unveiled her latest music video, “Fortnight,” on her YouTube channel last Friday, treating fans to sneak peeks of various scenes, including one where she’s cooking dinner while seemingly getting a kiss on the cheek from a Kansas City Chiefs player. Amidst the footage, Swift bursts into laughter, evidently caught off guard.
In her announcement, Swift gushed about working with the “coolest guys on earth,” Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles, humorously introducing them as “colleagues from down the hall” for the tortured poets. The video kicks off with Swift in a stark white room, chained to a metal bed frame, attempting to break free. Abruptly, the scene shifts to Swift strapped to a gurney with an enigmatic device on her head, under the supervision of researchers portrayed by Hawke and Charles, known for their roles in the film “Dead Poets Society.”
Fans went wild over the nod to the iconic movie, with one ecstatically exclaiming, “ETHAN HAWKE ???? THE DEAD POETS SOCIETY REFERENCE SHUT UP ?!!” Others joined in, noting the significance: “Todd & Knox from DEAD POETS SOCIETY are now PhDs in THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT. It’s quite an honor.” The convergence of Swift’s music with the beloved film resonated deeply with fans who had previously fused Taylor’s songs with “Dead Poets Society” edits.
