Taylor Swift approves emotional tracks for new Netflix movie

Director Leah McKendrick has revealed she went straight to Taylor Swift and Robyn in a desperate bid to secure two of their most emotional songs for her long-awaited Netflix film Voicemails for Isabelle.

The 39-year-old filmmaker, who spent eight years bringing the project to life, admitted she had no "Plan B" when it came to the soundtrack and was determined to fight for the tracks she believed were essential to telling the story.

Speaking to Deadline, Leah explained she penned deeply personal letters to both artists, insisting there was "no other song" that could replace Swift's emotional ballad Marjorie, which features in a key scene after the death of Zoey Deutch's character Jill's sister.

Recalling the emotional connection she has with the song, Leah said she broke down in tears while hearing it live during the songstress' Eras Tour.

She described the moment as a "spiritual experience" shared with fellow Swifties. 

She added that Netflix fully backed her mission, joking the streaming giant was "a bunch of Swifties too", and praised the Opalite singer for generously approving not only Marjorie but also New Year's Day for the film.

Leah was equally passionate about securing Robyn's anthem Dancing On My Own. 

Rather than sending a simple request, she created a presentation and wrote another heartfelt letter explaining that the Swedish pop star wasn't just providing background music.

"This isn't like a needle drop," Leah explained. 

"You are a character in my film. It's not just a song, it is Robyn."

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