Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan Team for 'Expectations' Remix Video
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan star in the retro-themed music video for the “Expectations” remix, featuring vintage game show sets inspired by “Family Feud” and “Hollywood Squares,” with musician David Byrne and producer Dan Nigro making appearances.
- The video, directed by Bardia Zeinali, includes a playful competition between Rodrigo and Roan, with Roan delivering a new verse reflecting on a personal story, while Byrne plays a game show host named Johnny Johnson.
- Roan described the collaboration as her first feature and praised Rodrigo’s songwriting for tackling complex themes within pop music, highlighting a shared generation of lyric-focused artists.
- Rodrigo expressed admiration for Byrne’s enthusiastic participation, noting his improvisation and multi-talented performance throughout the shoot.
- The artists share a history through producer Dan Nigro and past tours, with Roan having supported Rodrigo on her “Sour” and “Guts” tours and recently performing at Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival.
