Fans React to Not-So-Subtle Taylor Swift Nod in New Blake Lively Movie

Blake Lively stars in the highly-anticipated film adaptation of It Ends With Us — and fans were given an official trailer, with an unexpected touch of Taylor Swift’s involvement.

Released on Thursday, May 16, the first glimpse of the film is accompanied by Swift’s song “My Tears Ricochet” from the album Folklore, a nod perhaps to her close friendship with Lively.

The film will be released in theaters on Friday, August 9, and follows the compelling narrative of Colleen Hoover’s 2016 bestselling book. Lively plays Lily Bloom, opposite Justin Baldoni, who not only portrays the main character Ryle Kincaid but is also directing the film. Brandon Sklenar steps into the role of Lily’s childhood sweetheart, Atlas Corrigan.

In the trailer, viewers are drawn into a reflection of the novel, witnessing the blossoming love between Lily and Ryle, juxtaposed with the unsettling unveiling of Ryle’s dark side. Flashbacks to Lily and Atlas’ youthful romance are also shown after they reunite years later. Yet, what truly caught Swifties’ attention was the song playing behind the trailer.

Taylor Nation, the extension of Swift’s official management team, shared the sneak peek across their social media platforms, igniting a wave of enthusiasm among fans for this collaboration

“WHEN TWO WORLDS COLLIDE ,” one user on Instagram wrote. “LOOK AT HOW MY TEARS RICOCHET ahhhhh the perfect songggg,” another said.

I KNOW YOU DIDNT JUST COMBINE MY FAVE BOOK WITH ONE OF MY FAVE TAYLOR SONGS OOMMMMGGGGGGG,” someone enthusiastically wrote.

“MY TEARS RICOCHET?????? TAYLOR’S SONG AT A BLAKE MOVIE!!!!!!! DUDEEEEEEEE,” another user shared. “Blake + Taylor Swift song + romance = i’m weak,” one wrote, while another said, “MY TEARS RICOCHET??? YOU BETTER HOPE I’LL BE WATCHING THIS MOVIE ON REPEAT.”

Since 2015, Lively and Swift have been close friends, which has been marked by their mutual support and creative collaborations. Notably, Lively directed Swift’s “I Bet You Think About Me” music video in November 2021. Lively also attended numerous Eras Tour concerts and even joined Swift at Kansas City Chiefs games to cheer on her boyfriend, Travis Kelce.