A Dawson’s Creek revival with the original cast almost came to fruition, according to series creator Kevin Williamson.
In an exclusive interview with TV Insider, Williamson shared that, despite the show’s 2003 finale providing a sense of closure, there were discussions about revisiting the iconic teen drama during the peak of the reboot craze following the COVID-19 pandemic.
The beloved series, which followed the lives of Joey (Katie Holmes), Pacey (Joshua Jackson), Dawson (James Van Der Beek), and their friends in the fictional town of Capeside, had concluded its five-season run with emotional farewells, including the death of Jen (Michelle Williams). However, the idea of a revival sparked interest from both the cast and the creator, with Williamson admitting that they were repeatedly approached during the height of reunion and reboot trends.
“James [Van Der Beek] wanted to do it, but then Josh [Jackson] was busy. Katie [Holmes] was on board, but then James wasn’t available. No one could align their schedules,” Williamson explained, noting that while the cast was enthusiastic about the concept, timing proved to be a major hurdle.
Ultimately, the team reflected on the show’s legacy and concluded that revisiting Dawson’s Creek in its original form might not be the best direction. “We kind of just went, ‘We did it and it was good,’” Williamson said. “We felt like maybe it could live again in another way, but not as a reboot.” While they considered possibilities, such as focusing on the next generation of characters, the revival ultimately did not move forward.
Despite the scheduling conflicts, Williamson remains busy with multiple projects, including directing Scream 7 and debuting his new series, The Waterfront. As for the original cast, Holmes, Jackson, and Van Der Beek are all involved in separate projects, with their individual careers keeping them occupied.
