Pop superstar Taylor Swift is advancing her feature filmmaking ambitions with Searchlight Pictures, bringing acclaimed British playwright and screenwriter Alice Birch onto the project. Birch, known for her work on "Normal People" and "Dead Ringers," is reportedly collaborating with Swift on script revisions for Swift's directorial debut. This partnership signifies Swift's deepening commitment to the cinematic world, building on her previous experience directing music videos and the short film "All Too Well: The Short Film."
Alice Birch has garnered recognition for her nuanced storytelling, with credits including the Emmy-nominated adaptation of Sally Rooney's "Normal People," co-creation of the Amazon series "Dead Ringers," and contributions to "Succession." Her filmography also features "Lady Macbeth." While details regarding the title, plot, and release date of Swift's film remain undisclosed, Searchlight Pictures, recognized for backing acclaimed films such as "The Shape of Water" and "Nomadland," has expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration. Searchlight Presidents David Greenbaum and Matthew Greenfield have lauded Swift as a "once-in-a-generation artist and storyteller," underscoring their support for her new creative endeavor.