“I wanted him in the show no matter what”: James Van Der Beek’s Iconic ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Role Almost Went to Another A-list Actor
In the film Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Jason Biggs confuses James Van Der Beek’s character of Dawson Leery with Joshua Jackson’s Pacey Witter. Fans would be surprised to know that it almost happened in Dawson’s Creek. Jackson auditioned for the role of Dawson before Van Der Beek landed the titular role in the series.
Joshua Jackson and James Van Der Beek in Dawson’s Creek | Credits: Sony Pictures Television
When Jackson’s Dawson audition didn’t go well, Kevin Williamson, the creator, cast him as Pacey. Jackson is currently starring in the ABC series, Doctor Odyssey. Van Der Beek shocked audiences on Sunday when he announced his cancer diagnosis to the world.
Joshua Jackson Auditioned For The Role Of James Van Der Beek’s Dawson In Dawson’s Creek Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson as Joey and Pacey in Dawson’s Creek | Credits: Sony Pictures Television
Joshua Jackson is...
Joshua Jackson and James Van Der Beek in Dawson’s Creek | Credits: Sony Pictures Television
When Jackson’s Dawson audition didn’t go well, Kevin Williamson, the creator, cast him as Pacey. Jackson is currently starring in the ABC series, Doctor Odyssey. Van Der Beek shocked audiences on Sunday when he announced his cancer diagnosis to the world.
Joshua Jackson Auditioned For The Role Of James Van Der Beek’s Dawson In Dawson’s Creek Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson as Joey and Pacey in Dawson’s Creek | Credits: Sony Pictures Television
Joshua Jackson is...
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