James Van Der Beek revealed on Instagram that he will not participate in the upcoming 'Dawson's Creek' reunion due to a stomach illness, which is a complication of his stage three colorectal cancer diagnosis. He expressed disappointment over missing the event, which he had been eagerly anticipating since its announcement. Lin-Manuel Miranda will take over his role in the table read of the show's pilot episode, a decision Van Der Beek described as fortunate given Miranda's talent and availability. The reunion, set to benefit F Cancer, will feature the original cast, including Michelle Williams, Katie Holmes, and Joshua Jackson, and is directed by Jason Moore. The event aims to honor Van Der Beek while celebrating the show's legacy.