Rumors are spreading across UK entertainment outlets that Taylor Swift may have quietly filmed a high-budget, Christmas-themed music video in England last weekend. While fans and reporters have been speculating over sightings and leaked claims, Swift and her team have not confirmed any production, making the project purely alleged at this time.
According to unverified reports, the pop star supposedly flew privately from New Jersey to Hampshire to begin work on the video. Filming is said to have taken place across multiple unusual locations rather than traditional studios, including the Whitgift Centre in Croydon — a shopping mall that has been largely vacant in recent years — and the Mildmay Club in North London, a venue known for hosting social events and music performances.
Witness accounts, which have not been confirmed by Swift’s team, describe extensive secrecy and a large security presence that allegedly hid Swift and her cast from view. Onlookers claim umbrellas, tinted vehicles, and code numbers instead of names were used to keep identities hidden. Crews reportedly told local shops the project was an “insurance commercial” to avoid attention.
Unverified reports also suggest Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi and Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson may appear in cameo roles. Their involvement has not been acknowledged publicly, though both have connections to Swift’s music community.
Extras cited in media reports claim the shoot appeared to have a retro holiday aesthetic. Outfits were said to resemble styles from late 20th-century British Christmas culture, and props allegedly included fake snow, decorated trees, tinsel, glitter cannons, and substitute beverages — banana milkshake reportedly used as “eggnog” and grape juice replacing champagne.
Speculation online claims the video could be for “Opalite,” a track from The Life of a Showgirl, and estimated production costs at around $1 million. Descriptions from insiders portray the rumored concept as emotional and nostalgic — something fans are comparing to a mix of Love Actually and a classic John Lewis Christmas advert.
Despite widespread chatter, the project remains unofficial, with no confirmation from Swift, her label, or any of the facilities allegedly used for filming. For now, it remains a mystery fueling fan theories heading into holiday season.
SOURCES: Music News, The U.S. Sun