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James Van Der Beek simply could not stay away.

On Monday night, the actor made an unexpected video appearance at a charity event held at the Richard Rogers Theatre in New York City… beaming in virtually above the stage on which his former Dawson’s Creek castmates were answering questions and speaking with the audience amid a special and highly-anticipated reunion.

Van Der Beek had previously said he’d be unable to join the reunion due to illness.

“I have been looking forward to this night for months and months ever since my angel Michelle Williams said she was putting it together,” Van Der Beek began.

“I can’t believe I’m not there. I can’t believe I don’t get to see my cast mates, my beautiful cast in person.”

Van Der Beek opened up months ago about hi

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