Hudson Williams just brought major star power to Laufey‘s groovy new music video. The Heated Rivalry actor and 3 surprise celebrity guests stepped into a picture-perfect 1970s dreamscape for the “Madwoman” video that dropped April 13.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Release Date: April 13, 2026 at 10 AM ET
- Guest Stars: Hudson Williams, Alysa Liu, Lola Tung, Megan Skiendiel (KATSEYE)
- Director: Warren Fu, a Partizan production
- Album Source: A Matter of Time: The Final Hour (deluxe edition)
Hudson Williams Plays The Romantic Lead in Groovy New Video
Hudson Williams, age 25, took the central role as “The Man” opposite Laufey‘s “Madwoman.” The Canadian actor, raised by a Korean mother and father of British and Dutch descent, brought charisma to a retro tea scene where he attempts to hide a magazine cover.
Williams later strips off his shirt for a dramatic pool scene while the other guest stars watch with barely concealed admiration. The video cleverly plays with 1970s glamour aesthetics and features him blowing kisses at the camera as waiters react.
A Star-Studded All-Half-Asian Cast Steals Scenes
Alysa Liu, the 20-year-old Olympic ice skater, appears alongside Lola Tung, age 23 from Summer I Turned Pretty, and KATSEYE member Megan Skiendiel, age 20. These three play “The Besties,” gossiping with Laufey on lounge chairs about her dysfunctional relationship.
The video intentionally celebrates fellow half-Asian stars, creating an all-inclusive moment in pop music. Each actress received full costume styling with 70s hair and makeup to complete the retro fantasy setting.
The Narrative Twists Through a Surreal ’70s Universe
| Scene Detail | Description |
| Opening Sequence | Groovy 1970s movie opening credits style presentation |
| Tea Scene | Hudson hides magazine article about ex (Havana Rose Liu cameo) |
| Pool Moment | Dramatic shirt-off scene with muscle flexing for waiters |
| Climax | Proposal scene with vacant-stare reactions from guest stars |
The story explores relationship dysfunctions through a picture-perfect illusion that quickly unravels. Havana Rose Liu and Chase Sui Wonders make brief cameo appearances on magazine covers hidden throughout scenes.
“Madwoman” music video out on Monday at 10am ET, featuring the most powerful cast of Hudson Williams, Alysa Liu, Lola Tung and Megan Skiendiel.
— Laufey, Singer
From Coachella Debut to Viral Video Release Within Hours
Laufey performed “Madwoman” live for the very first time on the Coachella main stage on April 13. The 26-year-old Icelandic-Chinese singer shared her excitement beforehand, tweeting “I’m giddy.” The music video dropped just hours after her performance.
This quick turnaround showcases her meticulously planned rollout for the track from her deluxe album A Matter of Time: The Final Hour. The video has already amassed over 1.2 million views in its first day.
What Makes This Music Video a Breakthrough Moment for Representation?
By deliberately casting four half-Asian women alongside Hudson Williams and featuring Asian-representation-focused storytelling, Laufey sent a powerful message about whose stories deserve the spotlight. Director Warren Fu crafted a satirical commentary on toxic relationships wrapped in retro glamour.
The video’s success with fans signals growing appetite for POC-centered entertainment that doesn’t apologize for centering diverse talent. Hudson Williams continues to land high-profile opportunities, while Alysa Liu and Lola Tung expand beyond their primary industries into music video acting.
