Director Matthew Vaughn Denies Taylor Swift Wrote 'Argylle'

Despite rampant speculation, the true identity of the author behind the novel inspiring the upcoming spy thriller remains a mystery.

Argylle, an upcoming spy thriller directed by Matthew Vaughn, is based on a novel credited to a pseudonymous author named Elly Conway, sparking speculation about the true author's identity.
Rumors circulated that pop star Taylor Swift was the secret author due to various connections, including the pseudonym sharing a name with a character from an Australian soap opera that debuted on Swift's birthday.
Despite the speculation, director Matthew Vaughn has confirmed that Taylor Swift did not write the book.
The film, starring Bryce Dallas Howard and Henry Cavill, is set to hit theaters on February 2.
The true identity of the author remains a mystery, with some suspecting British writer Tammy Cohen or Terry Hayes, author of I Am Pilgrim.