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Katie Holmes Begins Filming ‘Happy Hours’ Trilogy With Joshua Jackson in NYC

Reuniting on camera more than two decades after Dawson’s Creek, Holmes headlines a dramedy trilogy she has written and directed opposite Jackson.

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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 21: Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson are seen on the set of "Happy Hour" on July 21, 2025 in New York City.

Overview

  • Principal photography on the first of three Happy Hours films kicked off this week in New York City, officially launching the back-to-back production schedule.
  • Holmes has taken on triple duty as writer, director and lead actor, reuniting with Jackson for their first joint on-screen project since 2003.
  • Produced by Maven Screen Media and Bond Street Station with Crown Productions and STX Films, the trilogy boasts producers Celine Rattray, Trudie Styler and a larger creative team.
  • Happy Hours follows former young lovers as they navigate career pressures, family responsibilities and the pursuit of love in a character-driven dramedy.
  • The supporting ensemble features Joe Tippett, John McGinty, Donald Webber Jr. and Nathan Darrow, with Mary-Louise Parker and Constance Wu among other notable cast members.