The song 's music video was shot by director Anthony Mandler and depicts Rihanna playing a game of the titular Russian roulette with her love interest played by American actor Jesse Williams .
Director Anthony Mandler is a frequent collaborator of Rihanna 's .
The song 's music video was shot by director Anthony Mandler , a frequent collaborator of Rihanna 's , and depicts Rihanna playing a game of the titular Russian roulette with her love interest played by American actor Jesse Williams .