James Van Der Beek on why ‘Dawson’s Creek’ cast…
You gained’t wish to wait to search out out the place the “Dawson’s Creek” cast stands now.
James Van Der Beek revealed that he and the opposite stars of the teenager drama have reunited after not talking for years following the tip of the WB collection.
“Dawson’s Creek” aired from 1998 to 2003 and featured Van Der Beek as Dawson Leery, Joshua Jackson (Pacey Witter), Katie Holmes (Joey Potter) and Michelle Williams (Jen Lindley).
Joshua Jackson, Katie Holmes, James Van Der Beek, Michelle Williams in “Dawson’s Creek.” ©Columbia Tristar/Courtesy Everett Collection
“Dawson’s Creek” Katie Holmes, James Van Der Beek, Joshua Jackson and Michelle Williams. ©Columbia Tristar/Courtesy Everett Collection
“I’ve gotten in touch with them recently and it’s just been so nice,” he admitted whereas on Thursday’s episode of Jana Kramer‘s “Whine Down” podcast.
Although Van Der Beek didn’t title who he reconnected with particularly, he shared that reuniting has been a present.
“It’s just been so great to talk to them and catch up with like who they are now this many years out and to have that shared experience from back in the day,” expressed the actor, who’s presently battling most cancers. “It’s just so lovely every time I get to catch up with one of them.”
The cast of “Dawson’s Creek.” Courtesy Everett Collection
Dawson (James Van Der Beek) and Joey (Katie Holmes) within the hit WB drama. ©Columbia Tristar/Courtesy Everett Collection
“We all went our separate ways and just didn’t speak for years because we were just living our lives and doing our things,” Van Der Beek shared. “And to just kind of reconnect and be like, ‘Oh, wow, I love who you’ve become.’”
The beloved ’90s collection grew to become a cult basic. Fans had been hooked for six seasons following Joey as she navigated college after the death of her mom and juggled a love triangle with Dawson and best pal Pacey.
For a whereas, Van Der Beek needed to maneuver away from the show and pave his own profession, however nowadays, he doesn’t thoughts reminiscing.
Meredith Monroe, James Van Der Beek, Michelle Williams, Katie Holmes and Kerr Smith in 2000. FilmMagic, Inc
Joshua Jackson, James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams and Kerr Smith. WireImage
“I have such a nostalgia for it,” he gushed. I don’t know whether or not it’s simply time or what, however yeah.”
Spoiler alert: Kramer inquired if Van Der Beek is “upset” that Joey ended up with Pacey as a substitute of Dawson.
“That question I hate,” Van Der Beek confessed. “Because honestly as an actor, I didn’t really have that big of an opinion on it. And everybody wants me to come down on one side.”
Katie Holmes and James Van Der Beek attend the fiftieth Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on September 13, 1998. Ron Galella Collection by way of Getty Images
Michelle Williams and James Van Der Beek. Todd Williamson
Van Der Beek famous that he nonetheless appreciated “that people are invested” within the storyline.
Jackson, in the meantime, was fast to select a aspect — sharing his approval for Pacey’s fortunately ever after.
“I am the advocate!” he instructed Entertainment Weekly in 2022. “I had a whole conversation with [series creator] Kevin [Williamson] about this. Like ‘Look, I get it. This is the idea that you had in your head [to have Dawson and Joey end up together], but I’m just gonna ask you to watch the tale of the tape and this is the more interesting end for these characters.’”
Years after the show ended, Van Der Beek tied the knot together with his spouse Kimberly in 2010 after divorcing Heather McComb. He and Kimberly went on to welcome daughters Olivia, Annabel, Emilia and Gwendolyn and sons Joshua and Jeremiah.
In November, the “Varsity Blues” alum revealed he had been identified with colorectal most cancers.
James Van Der Beek’s 6 children and spouse Kimberly.
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“I’ve been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been taking steps to resolve it, with the support of my incredible family,” he instructed People after opening up about his health struggles.
“There’s reason for optimism, and I’m feeling good,” Van Der Beek added.
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