James Van Der Beek has dropped out of the Dawson's Creek reunion event due to illness, but Lin-Manuel Miranda will step in to read Dawson's part during the live script reading, which aims to benefit cancer-related charities and features the original cast reuniting for the first time since 2003.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Rolling Stone
James Van Der Beek had to withdraw from the Dawson's Creek reunion event due to illness, specifically two stomach viruses, and was replaced by Lin-Manuel Miranda for the script reading. The event aims to benefit the F Cancer Organization and features original cast members, but Van Der Beek expressed his disappointment at missing the occasion.
The cast of 'Dawson's Creek' is reuniting for a live reading to support F Cancer, especially to benefit James Van Der Beek, who was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in 2023, marking their first reunion in decades for a charitable cause.
A benefit was held at the Witoka Tavern in Winona to raise funds for legal fees and to ensure the care of Madeline Kingsbury's two young children after her remains were found north of Mabel. The benefit raised over $35,000, and a Venmo account and a set up fund at Merchants Bank are still accepting donations. Madeline's children remain in the care of her parents and under the custody of Winona County.