“Wherever Taylor wants to go, I’ll...”- Taylor Swift Earns High Praise as a Filmmaker From Laura Dern
Despite a significant age gap of 22 years, Laura Dern and Taylor Swift forged an unbreakable bond, proving that age is just a number when it comes to friendship. Their friendship, nurtured amidst the bustling creative world, flourished with mutual admiration and respect, creating a pair that transcends age barriers. The filmmaker further proved this with her recent comment on the Grammy winner's directorial debut.
Known to be a songwriting genius, Swift, has proven time and again through her music videos, that her creative prowess is not restricted to simply songwriting. As if the MTV awards to prove the same were not enough, the songstress got a major shoutout from Derm.
Laura Dern- A trusted companion to Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift's multifaceted talents extended beyond the arena of music, as she embarked on a promising journey as a filmmaker. Laura Dern, expressing unwavering support, eagerly anticipated collaborating with Swift on any project she ventured into. She claimed, "Wherever Taylor wants to go, I’ll show up", in the latest episode of UnWrapped podcast. Their previous collaboration on Swift's self-directed music video 'Bejeweled' showcased Swift's directorial prowess, earning Dern's admiration and praise for her filmmaking skills.
As Swift geared up for her feature film debut with Searchlight Pictures, Dern's readiness to join the project underscored their strong rapport and mutual respect. While the 'Lover' singer remained busy with her Eras Tour, the exact timeline for her directorial venture remained uncertain. However, Dern's willingness to collaborate suggested a potential partnership in the making. The actress and her producing partner, Jayme Lemons, remained open to the idea of teaming up with Swift on future projects under their production company, Jaywalker Pictures.
Equally enthusiastic as Dern, here are all the details regarding Swift's directorial debut.
Swift's directorial debut- What holds ahead?
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Swift, known for her chart-topping music, is now expanding her creative horizons by venturing into filmmaking. Searchlight Pictures announced that Swift will be making her directorial debut with an original script she penned. While she previously directed the short film All Too well: The Short Film, her collaboration with Searchlight Pictures will mark her first feature-length movie. Details about the film's plot and casting are yet to be revealed.
Searchlight Presidents David Greenbaum and Matthew Greenfield had also acknowledged Swift's storytelling. Searchlight Pictures, renowned for its Oscar-winning films, including The Shape of Water and Nomadland, has partnered with Swift on this project, highlighting the anticipation surrounding her directorial debut. The singer also disclosed her desire to delve into "human stories about human emotion," expressing openness to exploring a "more comedic" path as well.
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Edited By: Aliza Siddiqui
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