When Taylor Swift made her way to Harrow, it wasn't just for a casual visit. She was actually there to shoot her latest music video for her song "Opalite," which is filled with 90s nostalgia. The video was filmed on a quiet street in London, and the locals were buzzing with excitement for the opportunity to have such a famous star in their neighborhood.
The chosen location for the video was a semi-detached home near Pinner, worth a whopping £1.5 million. The owner of the house has a history of renting it out for pop videos, with the Spice Girls being one of the previous artists to use it. However, this time the owner had to sign a non-disclosure agreement with Swift's production company, so they were unable to share any details about the shoot.
During filming, the front of the house was covered to prevent any disruptions from the curious locals. The video itself features a range of shots inside the house, including one with Swift in a living room that is perfectly decorated in 90s style. In another scene, she even takes part in a nostalgic exercise workout, a popular trend from that era.
The front of the house also makes an appearance in the video, as actor Domhnall Gleeson (who plays Swift's partner) collects a package from the doorstep. When the Metro spoke to some of the neighbors, they were unaware that Taylor Swift had been filming inside the house. However, they were all thrilled to find out and couldn't believe the opportunity their neighborhood had been given.
One neighbor, Devita Patel, was especially excited and shared her thoughts with the Metro. She was amazed that it was Taylor Swift who had filmed in their neighborhood, as she is a huge fan. Devita also mentioned that the house has been used for filming in the past, with the Spice Girls being one of the previous artists to use it. She even considered opening her own home for video shoots, but thought it might be too disruptive for her family.
Another neighbor revealed that the owner of the house has made a tidy profit from allowing film crews to use his home. They have even used the money to renovate the house and make upgrades. Despite some minor disruptions, the neighbors were all happy to have the opportunity to have such a famous artist in their neighborhood.
Taylor Swift's love for Britain is no secret, and her video is a testament to that. In fact, the house where she filmed the video is just a few miles away from Wembley Stadium, where she has previously performed to sold-out crowds. Other surprising locations featured in the video include a dance scene at the Mildmay Working Men's Club and a run-down shopping center in Croydon.
The video for "Opalite" has already gained over eight million views since its release last weekend. Swift even paid for the workers at the shopping center to take the day off while they filmed. It's clear that Taylor Swift's love for Britain is reciprocated by her fans, as they continue to flock to these locations featured in her video. Who knows, maybe this will even boost the house prices and attract more A-listers to call this leafy suburb their home.
