Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst made a nostalgic appearance at the SXSW world premiere of the film 'Y2K,' where he plays himself in a teen disaster comedy directed by Kyle Mooney. The movie revolves around two high schoolers who stumble upon a real computer apocalypse during a New Year's Eve party in 1999.
The film's introduction by the president of SXSW Film and TV humorously alluded to the chaotic Y2K fears that gripped the world at the time. During a post-screening Q&A session, Durst playfully engaged with the audience, highlighting the survival of Y2K as a milestone.
The cast shared their experiences with the Y2K era, with some actors revealing they were too young to remember the event. Mooney and his co-writer shared that the idea for 'Y2K' originated from a text exchange on New Year's Day in 2019, culminating in the creation of the film.
One character in the movie, a Limp Bizkit fan, reflects the admiration many had for the band during that period. The actors recounted amusing anecdotes from the filming process, including a scene involving a porta-potty filled with hot chocolate and glycerin.
The characters in 'Y2K' were inspired by people the filmmakers knew growing up, adding a personal touch to the storytelling. As the premiere concluded, Durst embraced his iconic persona, exclaiming 'Y2K' to the delight of fans.
