Dawson’s Creek Cast Reunites After 22 Years for Emotional Charity Event
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Okay, but like… who knew a ’90s teen drama reunion would drop harder than a Netflix reboot announcement?
The cast of *Dawson’s Creek*, the WB series that basically defined early-aughts angst and questionable fashion choices, is officially reuniting for the first time in over two decades. And no, this isn’t some awkward Zoom panel or a cryptic social media post — it’s a full-blown live reading of the show’s pilot episode, happening one night only at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on September 22.
And yes, James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, Joshua Jackson, and the rest of the Capeside crew will all be there. If you’re feeling nostalgic, now might be the time to dig out those old DVDs and pretend you never grew out of Dawson Leery.
But here’s the twist — this isn’t just a fan-service spectacle. The event is raising funds and awareness for F Cancer, a nonprofit organization focused on colorectal cancer prevention and support. And this cause hits close to home: Van Der Beek was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer earlier this year. He’s been open about his health journey, revealing earlier this month that he had ignored subtle symptoms before his diagnosis.
The actor shared a throwback photo of himself with Holmes, Williams, and Jackson on Instagram, set to Paula Cole’s iconic theme song “I Don’t Want to Wait.” Naturally, fans lost it in the comments. One wrote, “Millennials need this so much right now,” while another added, “OH GOD OKAY IT’S HAPPENING! I’m literally in the middle of a rewatch.”
The emotional reunion is being directed by *Dawson’s Creek* alum Jason Moore, who’s producing alongside Kevin Williamson (the show’s creator), Michelle Williams, her husband Thomas Kail, Carl Ogawa, Maggie Brohn, and Greg Berlanti. Williamson expressed excitement about the gathering, calling it a “special night” and reflecting on how the show changed lives.
Williams also chimed in, saying, “We grew up in Capeside and that’s a bond that will last a lifetime.” She emphasized the importance of showing unwavering support for Van Der Beek during this challenging time.
Meanwhile, Holmes and Jackson recently reunited off-screen for a new film project called *Happy Hours*, which Holmes is writing, directing, and starring in. She described working with Jackson again as a testament to enduring friendship, though she’s clearly still riding the Dawson’s nostalgia wave.
So whether you were Team Pacey or Team Dawson back in the day, this reunion feels less like a manufactured press stunt and more like a genuine love letter to both the fans and each other.
Anyway, that’s the deal. Do with it what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, New York Post
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