Kyle Mooney Talks About Shooting Y2K’s Romantic Porta Potty Scene, And I Totally Get Why Rachel Zegler Was Not Into It

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As a child of the millennium who spent countless hours at music festivals and school functions, I was eagerly anticipating Kyle Mooney’s directorial debut “Y2K”. The movie delivers on its promise to blend humor with horror, capturing the essence of the ’90s in a way that only someone who lived through it could.

The long-awaited horror comedy movie, “Y2K,” produced by A24 and starring Kyle Mooney (formerly of SNL), has arrived. It explores what could have happened if the Y2K millennium bug had been real when people transitioned to the year 2000. Although I personally wasn’t scared by that event, the film includes a scene that resonates with my nightmares – falling from within a portable toilet. Kyle Mooney and others discussed this challenging scene with TopMob, and it’s understandable why co-star Rachel Zegler felt hesitant about it.

In the upcoming 2024 movie lineup, the thrilling story of Eli, played by Jaeden Martell, unfolds as he battles an apocalypse alongside his love interest, Laura, portrayed by Rachel Zegler. During their struggle, they share a memorable and humorous moment when, while hiding from technological monsters inside a tumbling portable toilet, they lock eyes for the first time, setting the stage for romance. Here’s what Martell shared with me about filming this scene:

To put it simply, the main component was mainly chocolate, which turned out to be fantastic. However, it was incredibly chilly, and they seemed to have mounted this portable toilet on hydraulics, moving us about for various camera shots. All in all, it was an enjoyable experience.

In the “It” films, Martell, well-known for his roles, shared that he enjoyed acting out the scene involving a portable toilet; however, whenever I contemplate it, it sends a shiver down my spine. Subsequently, Director/co-writer Kyle Mooney chimed in with this:

Indeed, I’m not fond of placing blame unnecessarily, but it seems that Rachel was not particularly fond of… Well, let me put it this way, there were merely two attempts, in essence, to film the scene inside that portable restroom.

Although Martell found the porta potty scene enjoyable, I can understand why Zegler might not share the same sentiment. Even if it was indeed chocolate, pretending to be in a messy situation like that is quite unsettling for me. During our conversation about his experience filming that sequence, Martell elaborated:

Afterward, what truly amused us was entering the place, aiming, and shooting it. With the camera mounted on top, you merely needed to remove the lid. Agreed. And then we all had to coordinate our actions. We needed to pretend to stumble while the camera moved in this direction. However, that moment was quite humorous.

It’s reassuring to learn that the filmmakers creatively staged the scene rather than having the cast ride down a hill in a portable toilet. His insights on the shooting process are particularly engaging. Kyle Mooney has praised the movie’s cinematographer, Bill Pope, who has previously worked on films like The Matrix and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. In his own words, Mooney expresses high regard for Pope’s work:

Initially, during the filming of the movie by Bill Pope, I couldn’t recall specifically how I felt about him; it was as if he disappeared, like a missing milk carton. In a sense, he seemed to create his own opportunity and exclaimed, “Let’s make this happen.

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Y2K Trailer Delivers A Blend Of Superbad And Maximum Overdrive, And The 1999 Vibes Are Da Bomb

In the movie Y2K, one scene stands out, but there are many more scenes just as extraordinary. It’s intriguing to ponder how they managed to create a giant Tamagotchi and convince Fred Durst to participate. All these creative decisions make the film both chilling and laugh-out-loud funny.

Kyle Mooney’s directorial debut, “Y2K,” has been praised for its strikingly authentic portrayal of ’90s teen life, although it’s garnered a mix of opinions from critics. Despite the varied reactions, TopMob’s review bestowed it with 4 out of 5 stars. Trust me when I say, this movie is entertaining, and the porta potty scene alone justifies the ticket price. Therefore, don’t hesitate to catch it in theaters now, and let your imagination run wild over A24’s fantastic nostalgic popcorn bucket concept along with us!

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2024-12-08 02:37