Music icon Taylor Swift and legendary composer Andrew Lloyd Webber have collaborated on a new, original song written for Universal Pictures’ film “Cats,” based on Lloyd Webber’s stage musical.
The song, “Beautiful Ghosts,” will feature in both the film and in the end credits.
“Cats,” in Philippine theaters Jan. 8, stars Swift, James Corden, Judi Dench, Jason Derulo, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, Rebel Wilson and Royal Ballet principal dancer Francesca Hayward.
Taylor Swift and legendary composer Andrew Lloyd Webber behind the scenes
In the film, the song is performed by Hayward, who stars in the role of Victoria. The version of the song performed by Swift, who plays Bombalurina in the film, will play over the end titles.
Universal also released an exclusive, behind-the-scenes video documenting the creation and recording of the song and including an interview with Swift, Lloyd Webber and Hooper. The video can be seen at https://youtu.be/_PEx8KGmbLA.