Behind the Scenes: How Director Paul Feig Secured Taylor Swift's Song for 'The Housemaid' Premiere
Director Paul Feig recently shared the story of how he obtained Taylor Swift's approval to feature one of her songs in the R-rated thriller film, The Housemaid, starring Sydney Sweeney. At the film's premiere, Feig disclosed that Swift and her team ultimately gave the green light after reviewing the finished project.
The inclusion of Taylor Swift's music in The Housemaid was a result of a last-minute approval process that director Paul Feig was initially skeptical about. Swift personally authorized the use of her 2017 track "I Did Something Bad," which is featured during the film's closing credits.
During the Hollywood premiere of the film, Feig explained the intricacies of securing a Swift song for the movie, highlighting the necessity of direct approval from the artist and her team. Despite doubts about the song's clearance, Feig felt it was a perfect fit for the film's conclusion.
Despite initial doubts, Feig decided to submit the completed film for consideration. To his surprise, Swift approved the use of the song after watching the movie, allowing it to be included in the final cut. The director expressed his gratitude to Swift, saying, "So, I guess she likes it. Thank you Taylor!"
Sydney Sweeney, one of the lead actors in The Housemaid, emphasized the significance of the song in the film, describing it as a perfect addition that enhances the ending. Co-star Amanda Seyfried mentioned that the cast had seen the scene with the song before its official clearance, underscoring their desire to retain it in the final version.