Just a few hours after the release of “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)” Taylor Swift surprised fans at her Kansas City gig with the release of her Easter egg-filled music video for “I Can See You.” As the mastermind behind the music video, Swift is both a writer and director. She also made sure it had a lot of connection to the “Speak Now” era thanks to the video featuring the actors. King Joey, Taylor Lautnerand Presley Cash. (Cash and King starred in the 2011 music video for “Mean,” while Swift’s former Lautner was the inspiration behind “Back to December.”)
Swift invited Lautner, Cash and King to take the stage at a stop on her Eras Tour in Kansas City on July 7 to showcase the video before it was broadcast to a stadium full of fans. The grave is excited. After jumping back onto the stage, Lautner praised Swift. “I respect you so much,” he said. “Not just for you as a singer, songwriter, performer – but really for who you are. You are a gracious, humble, kind person and I am honored to know you.”
In the video, the trio of actors work together to help Swift resurrect from a literal vault. The “Antihero” singer revealed on Instagram that she’s long hoped to work on the concept, which serves as a metaphor for how fans have supported her on her journey to finding music again. his music.
“Wow. SO. I’ve been counting down for months and finally the ‘I Can See You’ video is out,” she captioned a carousel of images from the music video’s backdrop. “I wrote this treat video over a year ago and really wanted to symbolically express how it feels to have my fans help me find my music again. I have put my heart into @joeyking , @taylorlautner and @helloimpresleycash star in it. Joey and Presley were in the video for ‘Mean’ when they were 9 and 13 and they’re back and it’s ridiculous!!”
She went on to reveal Lautner did all the stunts for the action-packed video himself. “Taytay was AMAZING at this (no double stunt!) and yelled at @taylautner for being so awesome to be with on set,” she continued. “The Tale of 3 Taylors I’ve always wanted to direct fight scenes/a heist plot and had the most incredible time planning this with my amazing DP @selajon. So proud. about this.”
In her post, Swift included a shot of her, Lautner, and his wife, Taylor Dome, recreating the Spider-Man meme, which features three confused Spider-Man pointing at each other, on the set of the music video. . Dome shared a similar photo on her Instagram, along with a snap of her meeting Swift in 2010.
“@taylorswift, you are not only one of the most talented people to ever live on this earth (don’t really think there’s anything you can’t do) but you are also one of the kindest” Dome wrote. “You welcomed my husband and I into your camp with open arms and the warmest heart. The way you are so real and true to yourself after all these years of attention is inspiring. Passion your passion for your work and true love for your fans is amazing. I’m honored to call you a friend.”
King also had nothing but kind words for Swift. She captioned on Instagram featuring photos of the night, “Is any of this real??? Is this really happening? Taylor, you are such an important figure in my life tell since we met when I was 9 years old. I’ve known you longer than I don’t, and I feel so blessed for that. You are truly the most amazing person. I love you forever.”
Check out the music video, which includes nods to the “Mean” video and Swift’s lucky number 13 in the foreground.
