Get the latest gossip

Kyle Mooney Explains Why Directorial Debut ‘Y2K’ Becomes A “Whole Different Movie” After This Shocking Kill & If Myspace’s Tom Survives


'Y2K' co-writer/director Kyle Mooney and stars Julian Dennison and Jaeden Martell discussed the film's most heartbreaking scene with Deadline.

The Saturday Night Live alum, who directed and co-wrote the A24 film with Evan Winter, told Deadline that the coming-of-age story becomes a “whole different movie” after the unexpectedly heartfelt death scene of Julian Dennison ‘s Danny. Set on New Year’s Eve in 1999, Y2K follows best friends Eli ( Jaeden Martell) and Danny as they ring in the new millennium at a house party, where electronics come to life after the stroke of midnight and go on a killing spree. From battle rap to Fred Durst ‘s cameo and Myspace creator Tom Anderson’s fate, read the full interview with Y2K co-writer/director Kyle Mooney and stars Jaeden Martell and Julian Dennison.

Get the Android app

Or read this on Deadline

Read more on:

Photo of kyle mooney

kyle mooney

Photo of tom survives

tom survives

Photo of y2k

y2k

Related news:

News photo

Rachel Zegler Premieres Her New A24 Movie 'Y2K' During Night Off From Broadway

News photo

Charli XCX Decrees Martha Stewart Journalist Feud Is Brat In ‘SNL’ Opener, Kyle Mooney Isn’t: “Not Used To Being Out This Early On A Saturday Night”

News photo

Ice Spice Recruits Central Cee, Gunna and Travis Scott for ‘Y2K’ Tracklist