DAWSON'S Creek star James Van Der Beek has bowed out of the reunion due to health issues, but a very qualified understudy took his place.

Fans have been eager to see the cast of the 1990s-2000s drama series reunite on Monday for the special event.

It was announced earlier this year that the gang would be back together for a live table read of the show's 1998 pilot episode on Broadway in New York City.

Michelle Williams , who played Jen Lindley throughout the show's five-year run, orchestrated the charity event, which benefits F Cancer and James following his stage three colorectal cancer diagnosis in November 2024.

However, hours before the gathering, James announced in an Instagram post that he could no longer attend after coming down with "two stomach viruses."

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