Taylor Swift celebrate first full Reputation re-record in dystopian drama
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Swifties just got the treat they’ve been dying for! Taylor’s re-recorded version of her iconic revenge anthem finally dropped in the most unexpected place.
The dystopian drama series gave fans their first full taste of Reputation (Taylor’s Version), and honestly, the timing couldn’t be more perfect.
A Perfect Musical Rebellion
The re-recorded track plays during a jaw-dropping scene in episode nine.
handmaids marching in formation, plotting their uprising against the Commanders, all while Taylor’s defiant lyrics set the tone.
Talk about a match made in TV heaven! The song’s rebellious energy perfectly mirrors June’s fight against Gilead’s oppressive regime.
Elisabeth’s Swiftie Dreams Come True
“I’ve been dying to use a Taylor song for ages,” gushed Elisabeth Moss to Billboard.
The 42-year-old star wasn’t just talking as the show’s executive producer – she’s a genuine fan!
Moss couldn’t hide her excitement about finally finding the perfect moment for Taylor’s music in the series finale.
“We waited for just the right moment, and boy was it worth it!”
Stars Who Stan Taylor
Turns out the entire Handmaid’s Tale cast are massive Swifties! Elisabeth even hit up Taylor’s Eras Tour in Toronto last year with co-star Bradley Whitford.
They snagged a pic with Mariska Hargitay that made fans go wild.
The cast’s love for Taylor runs deep, making this musical collab feel like a friendship bracelet exchange between two cultural powerhouses.
Taylor’s Re-Recording Journey
This isn’t the first time we’ve caught snippets of “Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor’s Version).”
Eagle-eared fans spotted teases in Apple TV+’s Patriots docuseries and Amazon’s Wilderness.
But this marks our first complete listen to any track from the highly anticipated Reputation re-recording, joining her already completed versions of 1989, Red, Speak Now, and Fearless.
Easter Eggs Everywhere
True to Taylor form, she’s been dropping hints about Reputation (Taylor’s Version) for months.
From subtle nods during her London Eras Tour performance to that suspicious necklace at the Chiefs’ AFC Championship game while supporting boyfriend Travis Kelce.
Taylor never does anything by accident – and fans are here for every calculated move!