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Swifties, Assemble! New Eras Tour Docuseries Trailer Drops, Revealing Backstage Secrets and Kelce Cameos
Get ready to pull back the curtain on one of music history’s most phenomenal tours! The latest trailer for Taylor Swift’s six-part docuseries has just hit the airwaves, giving fans a thrilling two-and-a-half-minute peek behind the scenes of the record-breaking Eras Tour. And yes, it features interviews with the pop superstar herself, her mom Andrea Swift, and even her main squeeze, Travis Kelce.
The clip, which made its debut on “Good Morning America” before flooding social media, dives deep into the incredible production and meticulous planning that brought the Eras Tour to life.
“I came up with the idea for the Eras Tour about two years before the tour started,” Swift shares in the trailer. “I wanted to over-serve the fans in terms of the amount of songs they were going to hear and how far I was going to push myself.”
From Swift’s lightning-fast costume changes – like shimmying out of her “Tortured Poets” cape dress and zipping across the stage on a production lift to transform into a “Midnights” corset and feathery jacket – to the sheer scale of the three-hour musical juggernaut that grossed over $2 billion and united more than 10 million fans across five continents, the docuseries promises an unprecedented look.
“My main goal is to give something to the fans that they didn’t expect,” she reiterates.
The trailer showcases the entire creative process, from early rehearsal scenes long before her first concert in Glendale, Arizona, to the intricate choreography and staging polished within stadium walls. Backup dancer Whyley Yoshimura perfectly sums it up, stating, “I have never seen the boss with this much passion about their job.”
A Glimpse into the Swift-Kelce Connection
It’s not all glitz and glamour, though. The trailer also shines a light on the blossoming relationship between Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. “He brings a lot of happiness,” Andrea Swift reveals.
In a charming car scene, Swift calls Kelce on speakerphone, leading to a playful exchange about their demanding careers. “We basically have the same job,” she says, to which Kelce shoots back, “You’ve got teammates, I’ve got teammates.” Swift, ever quick-witted, replies, “You’ve got Coach Reid, I’ve got my mom,” eliciting laughter from both.
More Than a Spectacle: A Communal Experience
Set to stream on Disney+ starting December 12th, the six-part series emphasizes a core theme: the Eras Tour was far more than just a spectacular show; it was a unifying and communal experience for Swift, her dedicated team, and her legions of fans.
“This show created a bonding experience for like 70,000 people all at once,” Swift explains, referencing the global phenomenon of friendship bracelets traded by millions.
And get ready for some special guest appearances! In one of the trailer’s most delightful moments, Swift spills the beans on how she enlisted Sabrina Carpenter for a surprise cameo in New Orleans.
“Why aren’t you here with us?” Swift playfully asked Carpenter in front of the October 26, 2024 crowd at the Caesars Superdome.
Carpenter’s response? “I’m somewhere where everyone is screaming so loud.”
Swift, with a mischievous grin, admits, “I love having a good secret.”
The trailer culminates with Swift explaining an ambitious final-night mashup to her mom at BC Place in Vancouver, a testament to her dedication to the unique acoustic set performed at every one of the 149 shows. “So it goes ‘New Year’s Day’ verse and chorus, ‘Manuscript’ bridge into ‘Long Live’ bridge,” Swift meticulously details, “into the down verse of ‘Long Live,’ into ‘Hold on to the memories they will hold on to you,’ into ‘Long Live’ chorus but slowed down to halftime, ‘New Year’s Day’ chords underneath it, into the last verse of ‘The Manuscript.'”
Andrea’s simple reply? “That’s complicated.”
Get ready to relive the magic and discover the untold stories behind the Eras Tour when the docuseries arrives next month!