Traveling to stadiums worldwide and contributing to the U.S. economy was just the beginning for Taylor Swift. The pop sensation is now making a name for herself as a filmmaker. Laura Dern is excited to collaborate with the singer on any project she chooses to take on. Dern expressed her admiration for Swift, stating, “Listen, wherever [Taylor] wants to go, I’ll show up. I love her.”
They have collaborated once before, when Swift released her self-directed music video “Bejeweled” starring Dern alongside the Haim sisters. In the latest episode of the “Unwrapped” podcast, the Oscar-winning “Marriage Story” actress recalled how much she loved being part of that, heaping praise on Swift’s abilities. “She is a real deal — on top of everything else amazing that she does and is — a real deal filmmaker, which I got to experience firsthand,” Dern said. “I’m excited to watch that part of her journey wherever she continues to take it.”
Swift has signed on to write and direct her first feature film for Searchlight Pictures, but she is still busy with the Fearless Tour and the exact timeline for when her movie might come together is uncertain. It’s also unclear if there’s a role for Deren, but it’s good to know that the “Big Little Lies” actress would eagerly take on the opportunity to participate.
In her new Apple TV+ series “Palm Royale,” Taylor Swift isn’t the only star on board. Director Dern and her producing partner Jayme Lemons are thrilled to collaborate with Swift on their own project, which Lemons fondly refers to as “Jaywalker: Taylor’s Version.” Jaywalker Pictures, the production company Dern and Lemons founded, is behind this exciting new venture.
“Unwrapped” is a podcast created by WrapWomen, focused on empowering the next generation of women in media and entertainment. Each episode delves into topics ranging from entertainment news and industry trends to career advice, Hollywood headlines, and more. Special guests on the show include industry leaders, actors, producers, and studio executives. The goal of the series is to connect those seeking knowledge and access with those who have the expertise and connections, providing the WrapWomen community with tools to succeed in their personal and professional lives.
