Kyle Mooney, the quirky genius behind some of SNL’s most awkwardly hilarious moments, is about to take us on a wild ride back to the era of dial-up internet and frosted tips with his directorial debut, Y2K. Imagine it’s New Year’s Eve 1999. You’re at a party, everyone’s worried their Tamagotchis will die when the clock strikes midnight, and suddenly the world starts to glitch harder than a bad VHS tape. That’s the vibe Mooney is bringing—equal parts nostalgia and sheer panic, served with a side of his signature deadpan humor.
Kyle Mooney: From Awkward Interviews to Apocalyptic Parties
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like if the Y2K bug actually did cause the world to collapse, but in a way that’s both terrifying and laugh-out-loud funny, Kyle Mooney’s got you covered. Mooney, who made us all squirm with his painfully awkward man-on-the-street interviews and bizarre SNL characters, is now stepping behind the camera. His transition from sketch comedy to directing is like watching someone graduate from making prank calls to orchestrating a full-blown prank apocalypse.
Jonah Hill: The Ultimate Hype Man
Backing Mooney’s descent into Y2K madness is none other than Jonah Hill, the guy who went from raunchy comedies to Oscar nominations and somehow still finds time to produce movies. Hill’s involvement guarantees that Y2K won’t just be a weird trip down memory lane—it’ll be a weird trip with heart. Like the cool older brother who lets you borrow his car but also makes you return it with a full tank of gas, Hill is making sure this project has everything it needs to be both ridiculous and refined.
Why You Should Be Excited (and a Little Scared)
The Y2K trailer is like a 90s time capsule that’s been shaken up, twisted sideways, and then set on fire. Expect plenty of neon, angst, and existential dread—just like the actual Y2K, but funnier. This movie is what happens when you take the fear of a worldwide tech meltdown and throw in a bunch of clueless teens who think they can fix it by resetting their PlayStations. It’s going to be chaotic, it’s going to be weird, and it’s probably going to make you question your life choices. In other words, it’s classic Kyle Mooney.
Prepare yourself for a film that’s half horror, half comedy, and all nostalgia. Y2K is coming, and unlike the original bug, this one’s going to be a blast.
