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Actor James Van Der Beek made a surprise virtual appearance at the "Dawson's Creek" reunion benefit on Monday, September 22nd, after illness prevented him from attending in person. The event, a live reading of the show's pilot script, took place at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City. Van Der Beek addressed fans via a pre-recorded video message, expressing his disappointment at being unable to join his former castmates onstage.
Van Der Beek Bows Out of "Creek" Reunion Due to Illness
The actor revealed on Instagram the day before, Sunday, September 21st, that two stomach viruses had left him unable to travel. He thanked fans for their support and introduced his replacement for the reading, "Hamilton" star Lin-Manuel Miranda. While Van Der Beek was absent, his wife Kimberly and their children attended the event, joining the rest of the cast onstage for a rendition of the show’s theme song. The reunion benefited the charity F Cancer and Van Der Beek himself.
Creek Crew Reunites for Van Der Beek Cancer Benefit
James Van Der Beek publicly revealed his colorectal cancer diagnosis in November 2024 and has been undergoing treatment since then. This reunion, organized by Michelle Williams, was intended to be a charitable event benefiting cancer research and Van Der Beek himself. The event featured a live reading of the "Dawson's Creek" pilot episode script and was attended by much of the original cast, including Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson, and Michelle Williams.
