Y2K
Summary
Kyle Mooney ’s alternating - history revulsion comedyY2Kis led by a astral ensemble casting have such rise champion as Julian Dennison , Jaeden Martell , and Rachel Zegler . The movie marks Mooney ’s directorial debut from a script he co - compose with Evan Winter . The tale imagines what would ’ve occur if Y2 K – the estimator apocalypse that was expected to trace the turning of the year 2000 – actually go on . It ’s told through the lens of a coming - of - age romp set at a gamey school party held on New Year ’s Eve 1999 . PictureThis is the End , but with more of a late-‘90s vibe .
Y2Khad its Earth premiere at South by Southwest before this year on March 9 , where it received mixed but mostly positive reviews from critic in attendance . The movie is limit to be released in theaters by A24 on December 6 , just in time to coincide with this twelvemonth ’s New Year ’s Eve celebrations ( and the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Y2 K panic that forms the basis of the plot ) . Mooney has assembled a roll of both rising stars and seasoned pros to bring the topsy-turvydom ofY2Kto life .
Actor
Character
Jaeden Martell
Eli
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Julian Dennison
Danny
Rachel Zegler
Laura
Daniel Zolghadri
disc jockey
Lachlan Watson
Ash
Eduardo Franco
Farkas
Fred Durst
Himself
Kyle Mooney
Garrett
Mason Gooding
Jonas
The Kid Laroi
Soccer Chris
Miles Robbins
Nugz
Alicia Silverstone
Robin
Tim Heidecker
Howard
Lauren Balone
Raleigh
Kevin Mangold
Cool Blue
Jaeden Martell As Eli
Date of birth: January 4, 2003
fighting since:2013
Actor : Jaeden Martell was born in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , and incur his crowing interruption when he starred as Oliver Bronstein alongside Bill Murray and Melissa McCarthy in 2014’sSt . Vincent . Martell snuff it on to play such role as Alton Meyer inMidnight Special , Jacob Thrombey inKnives Out , and Kevin Schlieb inMetal Lords . Perhaps his well - bed leading character is Bill Denbrough in the megahit 2017 Stephen King adaptationIt . On television system , he play the championship role inDefending Jacoband the teenage John Berkman inthe serial finis ofBarry .
Notable Movies & TV Shows :
Title
class
St. Vincent
Oliver Bronstein
2014
Midnight Special
Alton Meyer
2016
It
Bill Denbrough
2017
Knives Out
Jacob Thrombey
2019
Defending Jacob
Jacob Barber
2020
Character : Martell plays the lead role of Eli inY2K. Eli is a high school loser with a crush on a democratic girl named Laura . He crashes a New Year ’s Eve party in the hope of kiss her at midnight , but is depress to regain that she likes someone else .
Julian Dennison As Danny
Date of birth: October 16, 2002
worker : Julian Dennison was born in Lower Hutt , Wellington , New Zealand , and he got his breakout role in the 2013 movieShopping , which realise him the English Film and Television Award for Best Supporting Actor . He ’s since played such high - visibility roles as Ricky Baker in Taika Waititi ’s adventure comedyHunt for the Wilderpeople , Russell “ Firefist ” Collins in the superhero sequelDeadpool 2 , and Josh Valentine in the monster - movie crossoverGodzilla vs. Kong . He ’s also been put to play Fishlegs Ingerman inthe lively - action mechanism remake ofHow to Train Your Dragon .
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Ricky Baker
Deadpool 2
Russell Collins / Firefist
2018
The Christmas Chronicles 2
Belsnickel
Godzilla vs. Kong
Josh Valentine
2021
role : Dennison is the co - lead ofY2 honey oil , play Eli ’s adept friend Danny . Danny is the one who further Eli to talk to his crush . He joins Eli in crash the New Year ’s Eve company .
Rachel Zegler As Laura
Date of birth: May 3, 2001
Active since:2015
Actor : Rachel Zegler was born in Hackensack , New Jersey , and started out making videos of herself singing on YouTube . She got her big faulting in the cinema diligence when she answer an open casting call and shore the part of Maria inSteven Spielberg ’s 2021 remake ofWest Side Story . She ’s since come out in a fistful of heavy - budget productions , play Anthea inShazam ! Fury of the Godsand Lucy Gray Baird inThe Hunger Games : The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes . She ’s also been cast to play the title role in Disney ’s live - actionSnow Whiteremake .
West Side Story
Maria
Shazam ! Erinyes of the immortal
Anthea
2023
The Hunger Games : The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
Lucy Gray Baird
Snow White
2025
Character : Zegler play Eli ’s crush Laura in theY2Kcast . Laura is one of the most popular girls in school and Eli is dispiritedly in love with her . However , Laura has a different love stake who she kisses at the party , much to Eli ’s horror .
Kyle Mooney As Garrett
Date of birth: September 4, 1984
participating since:2005
Actor : Kyle Mooney was born in San Diego , California , and bring his big break when he join the cast ofSaturday Night Livein 2013 . Mooney remained anSNLcast phallus until 2022 . During his tenure , he co - write and starred in the 2017 movieBrigsby Bear . He ’s known for his even appearances and man - on - the - street interviews sport onJimmy Kimmel Live!andSports Show with Norm Macdonald . He ’s also play recurring roles on television comedies , like Rory in HBO’sHello Ladiesand Murphy Brown Fünke inArrested Development .
Hello Ladies
Rory
2013
Saturday Night Live
Various
2013 - 2022
Brigsby Bear
James Pope
Arrested Development
Murphy Brown Fünke
2018 - 2019
Unfrosted
Snap
2024
Character : Mooney plays a stoner name Garrett inY2K. Garrett is a grown man who still hang out with teenagers , similar to Matthew McConaughey ’s character David Wooderson inDazed and Confused . Mooney is also the managing director and co - author of the film , stimulate his directorial debut .
Y2K Supporting Cast & Characters
Daniel Zolghadri as CJ : The persona of CJ is spiel by Daniel Zolghadri . Zolghadri is no stranger to coming - of - age film , having played Riley inEighth Grade . He also played Dell inAlex Strangelove , Robert inFunny Pages , and Smitty inLow Tide .
Lachlan Watson as Ash : Lachlan Watson appears inY2Kin the role of Ash . Watson is bang for playing Theo Putnam in Netflix’sChilling Adventures of Sabrinaand Chucky ’s twin children , Glen and Glenda , inChuckyseason 2 .
Eduardo Franco as Farkas : Farkas is play by Eduardo Franco . Franco is best fuck for his roles as Argyle inStranger Things , Theo inBooksmart , and Spencer Diaz inAmerican Vandal .
Fred Durst as himself : Fred Durst appears inY2Kas himself . Durst was one of the big star in 1999 . Durst is best know as the frontman and lyrist of the nu metal band Limp Bizkit .
Mason Gooding as Jonas : Jonas is spiel by Mason Gooding . Gooding is best jazz for his turn as Chad Meeks - Martin in the fifth and sixthScreammovies . He also take on Nick Howland inBooksmart , Dan Connor inFall , and Calvin Riggs inMoonshot .
The Kid Laroi as Soccer Chris : The character knight “ Soccer Chris ” is played by the Kid Laroi . The Kid Laroi is an Australian doorknocker , vocalizer , and songwriter who first broke out with his 2021 individual “ Stay ” ( featuring Justin Bieber ) . He ’s since released such strike songs as “ Without You , ” “ Love Again , ” and “ Too Much . ”
Miles Robbins as Nugz : Miles Robbins plays Nugz inY2K. Robbins previously played Connor Aldrich inBlockers , Dave in the 2018Halloweenreboot , and Aspen Bell in the Bill Burr - directed Netflix comedyOld Dads .
Alicia Silverstone as Robin : Robin is played by Alicia Silverstone . well make love for playing Cher Horowitz inCluelessand Batgirl inBatman & Robin , Silverstone was one of the biggest movie adept of the ‘ 90s .
Tim Heidecker as Howard : Tim Heidecker appear inY2Kin the support role of Howard . Heidecker is well known as one half of the clowning team Tim & Eric , along with Eric Wareheim . Heidecker has antecedently played Dougie inBridesmaids , Captain Daniel Gooobler inAnt - Man and the Wasp , and Josh Tyler inUs .
Lauren Balone as Raleigh : Raleigh is play by Lauren Balone . Balone ’s only premature acting credit is the role of Diana in the 2018 shortLifematch .
Kevin Mangold as Cool Blue : Kevin Mangold appear in theY2Kcast as Cool Blue . Mangold is a stuntman and former sawhorse jockey who most famously played the “ Saratoga Jockey ” inSeabiscuit . He also diddle Slimer in the recentGhostbusters : Frozen Empire .
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On the last Nox of 1999 , two mellow shoal juniors doss down a New Years Eve party , only to find themselves fighting for their lifespan in this dial - up disaster comedy .
