James Van Der Beek made a disappointing announcement on Instagram Sunday night, revealing that he would not be able to attend the much-anticipated “Dawson’s Creek” reunion scheduled for Monday due to a stomach illness. However, he had an exciting replacement lined up – none other than Tony-winning actor Lin-Manuel Miranda.
In his Instagram post, Van Der Beek expressed his disappointment at missing out on the reunion, especially since it was organized by his former co-star Michelle Williams. He shared that despite his best efforts, he would not be able to make it to the event.
Fortunately, Van Der Beek had a talented understudy in mind to step in for him. He revealed that Lin-Manuel Miranda, whom he called a “ridiculously overqualified replacement,” would be taking on the role of Dawson for the reunion. Van Der Beek joked that his kids would probably consider Miranda an upgrade over him, and he was thrilled to have such a well-known actor fill in for him.
The actor added that Miranda already knew how to get to the theater, making the transition seamless. He ended his post with a teaser, promising more updates to come.
Fans of both Van Der Beek and Miranda were excited by the unexpected casting news, with many expressing their anticipation for the reunion with Miranda in the role of Dawson.
As we wait for more details about the “Dawson’s Creek” reunion and Miranda’s involvement, it’s clear that this event will be one to remember. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting development!