"Lin-Manuel Miranda Steps In as James Van Der Beek Drops Out of 'Dawson's Creek' Reunion Event"

James Van Der Beek Drops Out of 'Dawson's Creek' Live Reunion Event Due to Illness In a sudden turn of events, James Van Der Beek has dropped out of the live "Dawson's Creek" reunion event due to illness. According to sources, the actor contracted two stomach viruses that left him unable to participate in the one-night-only reading of the pilot script. The event, which was set to take place on Monday in New York City at [location], will now feature Lin-Manuel Miranda as a replacement for Van Der Beek. The live reading is part of a benefit for the F Cancer Organization and will also include original stars Michelle Williams, Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson, Busy Phillips, Mary Beth Peil, Mary-Margaret Humes, John Wesley Shipp, Nina Repeta, Kerr Smith, and Meredith Monroe. Van Der Beek announced his withdrawal from the event on Instagram, stating that he was "gutted" to be unable to participate. The actor expressed gratitude for the opportunity to be part of the reunion but emphasized that his health came first. "I'm gutted to have to drop out of the DawsonsCreek live reading tonight due to two stomach viruses," Van Der Beek wrote on Instagram. "Thanks to @LinManuel for stepping in and I'll be cheering you all on from home." The event was initially scheduled to take place without Lin-Manuel Miranda, but his involvement has added an exciting twist to the evening's festivities. According to sources close to the production, Miranda is a huge fan of the show and jumped at the opportunity to participate. "Dawson's Creek" premiered in 1998 and ran for six seasons, becoming a beloved staple of 90s television. The show followed the lives of a group of high school students growing up in the small town of Capeside, Connecticut. The reunion event is a rare opportunity for fans to see their favorite characters come together once again. The F Cancer Organization benefits from the live reading, with proceeds going towards supporting cancer research and awareness initiatives. Fans can still purchase tickets to attend the event, which promises to be an unforgettable evening of nostalgia and entertainment. As for Van Der Beek's health, it is unclear when he will return to work or if he will be able to participate in future projects. For now, fans will have to settle for watching Lin-Manuel Miranda bring "Dawson's Creek" to life on stage. The live reading of the pilot script is set to take place on Monday at [location] in New York City. Fans can purchase tickets and follow updates from the event on social media using the hashtag DawsonsCreekLive. This story was compiled from reports by The Hollywood Reporter and Rolling Stone.