• Taylor Swift is preparing to direct her first feature film. Guillermo del Toro has opened up about his admiration for the singer-songwriter.
• The Pinocchio director says he and Swift have discussed their shared interest in fable, myth and the origins of fairy tales.
• Swift’s feature film will be directed by Guillermo del Toro.

Numerous gifted women have become well-known in the music industry, and many performers have created lasting legacies. Taylor Swift stands out from the competition, though, because of her inherent ability to convey stories through her songs and the music videos she creates, such as “The Man,” “All Too Well,” and “Anti-Hero,” to name a few. The singer-songwriter, who has a large body of “bejewelled” work, is reportedly pushing the boundaries of her artistic endeavours and is preparing to direct her first feature film for Searchlight Pictures. Numerous individuals, including none other than Guillermo del Toro, have so far supported the singer in her new endeavour.

Speaking with W Magazine, the Pinocchio filmmaker has opened up about his lifetime achievements and his thoughts about Swift, in which he said: “She’s a very accomplished director, she’s incredibly articulate and deep about what she’s trying to do—and what she will do.” Del Toro’s comments came after Swift’s kind words towards him, with the latter saying she’d swap places with the “curious and enthusiastic” director.

Del Toro revealed that he and Swift have actually met to talk about the visual arts and their shared interest in fairy tales. “I have the greatest admiration for her; we had one of the most stimulating and gratifying conversations,” the director told W Magazine, adding that Swift has a keen interest in fable, myth, and the origins of fairy tales. “We have many, many common interests. And her interest in fable and myth and the origins of fairy tale is quite deep. I gave her a few books that I thought would be interesting for her—among them, very importantly, a book that was useful for me in creating Pan’s Labyrinth called The Science of Fairy Tales, which codifies and talks about fairy tale lore.”

It’s easy to presume that the pair will soon collaborate after del Toro’s announcement, but it’s too early to say that because further information about Swift’s feature film is still awaited. But it’s safe to say that with del Toro by her side, their “shared interest” will undoubtedly be apparent in the upcoming Swift-directed film. With movies like Pan’s Labyrinth, The Shape of Water, and most recently, Pinocchio, Del Toro has infused his love of fairy tales into his films, giving them a little “Guillermo” touch. The Grammy-winning musician, on the other hand, has heavily incorporated fairytale themes into her songs like “Today Was A Fairytale,” “White Horse,” and “Love Story.” Her albums “folklore” and “evermore” serve as examples of how she incorporates folk influences into her work.

“All Too Well: The Short Film,” featuring Dylan O’Brien and Sadie Sink, was published by Swift back in 2021. The moving story of the short film has garnered praise. So it won’t come as a surprise if Swift’s new film is just another devastating roller coaster journey; we’re all here for it, of course!

Although Swift’s full film is yet to be announced, if you haven’t already, you may view her 15-minute short below (because you should).

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