Directed by Bardia Zeinali, the music video ‘expectations‘ centers on Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan competing as contestants on a retro 1980s- and 1990s-inspired fictional game show called The Big Expectations Show, hosted by David Byrne as Johnny Johnson, while singing about setting high standards in dating; Roan adds a verse about being ghosted by a woman, with a cameo from producer Dan Nigro.
‘expectations (feat. Chappell Roan)’ stars Olivia Rodrigo (as herself / contestant), Chappell Roan (as herself / contestant), David Byrne (as Johnny Johnson, the host), and Dan Nigro (special cameo appearance).
Written by Olivia Rodrigo, Dan Nigro, Amy Allen, and Chappell Roan, ‘expectations (feat. Chappell Roan)’ is produced by Dan Nigro, with co-production by Mike Wise. Production company is Interscope Records (under exclusive license to Universal Music Group / Geffen Records).
The music by Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan is developed by Dan Nigro.
Watch the music video below:
Interscope Records released ‘expectations (feat. Chappell Roan)’ on streaming platforms on October 15, 2026.
For more details, visit the official website here.
Olivia Rodrigo is most known for drivers license, good 4 u, and Sour. Chappell Roan is most known for Pink Pony Club, Hot to Go!, and The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess. David Byrne is most known for Once in a Lifetime, Burning Down the House, and Talking Heads. Dan Nigro is most known for producing Sour, Guts, and The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.
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