Gomez & Alwyn: New Hollywood Pairing?

Selena Gomez may be set to collaborate with Joe Alwyn, Taylor Swift's former boyfriend, in an upcoming film project. Reports indicate that Alwyn is in discussions to join the cast of Brady Corbet's "The Origin of the World," a film for which Gomez has already secured a role. The project also boasts Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender among its cast members, with production anticipated to commence in September 2026. The film's narrative scope is described as spanning "from the 19th century into the present day," with a particular focus on the 1970s, challenging traditional genre boundaries.

This potential pairing comes in the wake of recent unverified online speculation surrounding Selena Gomez's attendance at the July 3, 2026, wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in New York City. TikTok claims suggested Gomez received preferential treatment, including being allowed to use her phone despite a reported guest ban and having special menu arrangements. These allegations, however, have not been confirmed, and no official statements have been made by Gomez, Swift, or Kelce.

Alwyn previously worked with director Brady Corbet on the Oscar-winning film "The Brutalist." The news of his potential involvement in "The Origin of the World" continues to place Gomez at the center of public attention, amplified by her long-standing friendship with Taylor Swift since 2008. This collaboration, if finalized, would mark a notable Hollywood pairing for the year.