Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson Rekindle Dawson’s Creek Chemistry in New Indie Film
Sage Matthews here, and I’ve got the inside track on a coast-to-coast reunion you didn’t see coming. Here’s the scoop on Katie Holmes reuniting with Joshua Jackson on the set of their upcoming feature film.
Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson, who first captured audiences’ hearts as Joey Potter and Pacey Witter on Dawson’s Creek, have teamed up again in Toronto for the production of “Maple Street.” According to set reports confirmed by People Magazine and Variety, Holmes slipped back into her creative comfort zone when Jackson arrived on location in early July. The pair were spotted rehearsing an emotionally charged scene in a restored Victorian house downtown, their chemistry as palpable as ever.
Production sources say director Megan Lawson, known for her tender character dramas, intentionally cast Holmes and Jackson to tap into the nostalgic magic they generated in the late 1990s. In a statement shared with Variety, Lawson noted that the lead characters draw on “that unique blend of wit, loyalty, and hidden longing” that made Dawson’s Creek a cultural landmark. Holmes, who also serves as an executive producer on Maple Street, praised Lawson’s “clear vision” and the way the script honors both the past and the present.
Jackson, meanwhile, was seen sharing laughter with the supporting cast during a lunch break outside a café near the Queen Street set. An eyewitness told People Magazine that he greeted crew members by name, offering encouragement as they prepared the scene. “He’s as grounded as ever,” the source said. “There’s no ego, just genuine camaraderie.”
Over the course of a two-week shoot, insiders report that Holmes and Jackson have grown close off-camera as well, swapping anecdotes about their Dawson’s Creek days while reviewing new dialogue. Their reunion carries added weight for Holmes, who has spoken publicly about her desire to explore characters with greater emotional complexity since her directorial debut on All We Had. Fans online have already taken to social media, posting side-by-side clips of Joey and Pacey alongside new stills from their current roles.
Industry observers suggest that Maple Street could mark a turning point for Holmes’s career behind the camera, potentially opening doors to more collaborative projects with former costars. As for Jackson, this return to serialized partnership may reignite interest in a Dawson’s Creek revival—though both actors have remained tight-lipped about any official plans.
What to watch next? Keep an eye on early festival announcements this fall. Maple Street is slated for a limited theatrical release in early 2025, and insiders hint at a possible Toronto International Film Festival premiere. Stay tuned for more updates on this Creek-era chemistry that refuses to fade away.
And there you have it—your daily dose of Creek reunion magic. Stay tuned for more.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Variety, The New York Post
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