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Taylor Swift Unveils ‘Opalite’ Video With Staggered Release and Star Cameos

The self-directed clip springs from a Graham Norton Show exchange to assemble its cast, riffing on a ’90s infomercial conceit.

Overview

  • After a two-day exclusive on Spotify Premium and Apple Music starting Feb. 6, the video was slated for a public YouTube debut on Feb. 8 at 8 a.m. EST.
  • Domhnall Gleeson leads a cameo roster that includes Cillian Murphy, Graham Norton, Greta Lee, Jodie Turner‑Smith, and Lewis Capaldi, mirroring Swift’s October Norton lineup.
  • The story opens as a satirical commercial before shifting into a rom‑com pairing Swift with Gleeson, shot with cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto at London’s Mildmay Club.
  • Spotify and Apple Music announced the clip set platform records for most views in 24 hours following its exclusive premiere, according to their statements.
  • Fans are decoding Easter eggs for links to Travis Kelce and past relationships, while commentary highlights ongoing debate over Swift’s dense self-referential clues.