James van der Beek surprises colleagues at “Dawson’s Creek” reunion “

Immediately before the “Dawson’s Creek” reunion in New York City, James van der Beek, 48, had to cancel his appearance with a heavy heart. However, the actor suffering from cancer did not miss the opportunity to send the fans and colleagues of the charity event a warm greeting.

In the clip previously recorded, the star thanked that they bought a card for the charity. At the same time, he was inconsolable not to be on site himself. “I can’t believe that I am not there. I can’t believe that I cannot see my colleagues personally personally.”

He has been looking forward to “for months – and since my angel Michelle Williams said to organize them – for this night”. Ultimately, due to health problems, however, it was impossible for him to be live on site. As his “second line-up” for the evening, he then introduced “Hamilton” composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, 45, and joked that his children would call this “upgrade”.

Just a few hours before the event, a reading of the pilot sequence of “Dawson’s Creek”, James van der Beek had to cancel his participation. that he will suffer from “two stomach viruses” and therefore for the charity event.

He also wrote: “Despite all the efforts, I will not be able to be there. I will not be on stage and thank every single spectator in the theater that he was there for me and against cancer when I needed it the most,” he adds. Van der Beek announced in November 2024 that he was diagnosed with colon cancer.

Fans of the series that ran from 1998 to 2003 and came to 128 episodes were happy to receive many other stars present: In addition to the Trio Michelle Williams, 45, Katie Holmes, 46, Joshua Jackson, 47, were also Mary Beth Peil, 85, John Wesley, 70, Busy Philipps, 46, Mary-Margaret Humes, 71, 71, 71, 71, 71, 71, 71, 71, 71, 71, Nina Repeta, 58, Kerr Smith, 53 and Meredith Monroe, 55, along.