Shortly after the release of "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)," Taylor Swift surprised her fans at her Kansas City concert by debuting the music video for "I Can See You," which was filled with hidden Easter eggs. Swift took on the role of both writer and director for the video, making sure to include references to the "Speak Now" era. The video featured Joey King, Taylor Lautner, and Presley Cash, who all have connections to Swift's past music videos. Cash and King appeared in the 2011 video for "Mean," while Lautner is the inspiration behind "Back to December."
During her Eras Tour stop in Kansas City on July 7, Swift invited Lautner, Cash, and King on stage to introduce the video to the enthusiastic crowd. Lautner, after backflipping onto the stage, expressed his admiration for Swift, highlighting not only her talents as a singer, songwriter, and performer, but also her qualities as a kind and humble person.
In the music video, the trio of actors work together to help Swift escape from a vault. Swift shared on Instagram that she had been wanting to bring this concept to life for a long time, as it symbolizes the support she has received from her fans in her journey to reclaim her music.
Swift shared a carousel of images from the video set on Instagram, with a caption expressing her excitement for its release. She also explained that she specifically chose King, Lautner, and Cash to star in the video, noting their previous involvement in the "Mean" video. She praised their performances and highlighted Lautner's dedication to doing his own stunts.
The Instagram post also included a photo of Swift, Lautner, and his wife, Taylor Dome, recreating the iconic Spider-Man meme on the set of the video. Dome shared a similar photo on her own Instagram account, along with a throwback photo of herself meeting Swift in 2010. She expressed her admiration for Swift's talent, kindness, and authenticity, and expressed gratitude for being welcomed into Swift's circle.
King also expressed her overwhelming emotions on Instagram, sharing photos from the night and expressing her gratitude for Swift's presence in her life since they first met when King was nine years old. She described Swift as a magical person and expressed her everlasting love for her.
Overall, it was a memorable night for Swift's fans as she surprised them with a music video filled with symbolism and brought together familiar faces from her past music videos. The love and admiration expressed by Lautner, Cash, Dome, and King further highlighted Swift's impact and the strong bonds she has formed with those around her.