Taylor Swift surprises fans with two extended, star-studded versions of her playful 'Opalite' music video, featuring behind-the-scenes fun and celebrity cameos.
- February 13, 2026
AceShowbiz - Taylor Swift recently surprised fans by unveiling two extended versions of her playful and star-studded music video for Opalite, following the original retro ’90s-themed release last week.
On February 13, Swift shared the bonus footage via Instagram, accompanied by behind-the-scenes snapshots from the video shoot. She expressed how much she cherished the experience, writing, “I never want to forget a single detail of this hysterical shoot, and now I don’t have to!” The extended cuts feature moments of dance lessons, cameos from notable celebrities, camcorder-style footage, and amusing shots highlighting giant scrunchies and fanny packs.
The original video showcases Swift alongside dance partner Domhnall Gleeson and a star-studded cast including Lewis Capaldi, Greta Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith, Graham Norton, and Cillian Murphy. The first extended version begins with the full official video and then transitions to Swift appearing on an old television set, where she discusses how the concept of the video originated.
During a chat on Graham Norton’s British talk show in October, Swift revealed she had been pondering ideas for the Opalite video for nearly a year. The panel from that episode eventually became the cast for the music video, making the connection all the more special.
Greta Lee reflects on the moment, describing it as “wild” when, in the middle of their interview, the cast realized what was happening. Lewis Capaldi recalls Gleeson’s playful pitch to be in a Swift video one day, with Lee joking about how Gleeson’s nerves seemingly vanished. Jodie Turner-Smith confirms, “we were all thinking it,” as the camera captures Swift’s surprised reaction to Gleeson’s spontaneous offer.
Gleeson shares in a candid, on-set interview that he didn’t notice Swift’s stunned reaction at the time, assuming she wasn’t seriously considering it. However, that unscripted moment sparked the creative idea for the video, highlighting Swift’s knack for turning genuine interactions into artistic inspiration.
The video’s behind-the-scenes footage showcases the fun and absurdity of the shoot. Swift beams as she waves goodbye to the year 1993, playfully sending a kiss to the camera. The release of these extended versions offers fans a deeper glimpse into the making of the Opalite video, celebrating the joyful and creative spirit behind the project.
