Overview

• Joshua Jackson revealed on the Dinner’s on Me podcast how the Dawson’s Creek cast reconnected to support James Van Der Beek during his cancer treatment.
• Van Der Beek announced his stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis in November 2024, accelerating the news release to preempt a tabloid story.
• Michelle Williams confirmed that she has been in contact with Van Der Beek and expressed the cast's collective commitment to supporting him in every way possible.
• Jackson highlighted the close sub-group dynamics among the cast, with Busy Philipps and Michelle Williams maintaining a strong friendship, as do Jackson and Katie Holmes.
• The cast's renewed interactions underscore the deep bonds formed during the show's run, despite years of infrequent contact following its conclusion in 2003.