'Dawson's Creek' Creator Reveals Why He Chose James Van Der Beek for the Role

James Van Der Beek Remembered At Greg Berlanti's Heroes Gala

In it its third edition, the Barbara Berlanti “Heroes Gala,” launched eight years ago by top TV producer Greg Berlanti in honor of his mom, who had died of cancer, hit close to home as the disease recently claimed one of the shows Berlanti has worked on, Dawson’s Creek. Series creator Kevin Williamson received the […]

'Dawson's Creek' creator reveals why he chose James Van Der Beek for the role

'Dawson's Creek' creator reveals why he chose James Van Der Beek for the roleFor Kevin Williamson, creator behind Dawson's Creek, James Van Der Beek was the "soul" of the teen drama.The showrunner's life partly inspires the series' story. “So when I was casting the role, I was basically...

James Van Der Beek Was the ‘Soul’ of ‘Dawson’s Creek,’ Says Show Creator Kevin Williamson: ‘He Handled His Cancer With Such Grace and Courage’

"Dawson's Creek" creator Kevin Williamson remembered Jame Van Der Beek's battle with cancer at the Barbara Berlanti Heroes Gala.

James Van Der Beek Remembered In Tearful ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Reunion At Greg Berlanti’s Heroes Gala That Also Honored Katherine LaNasa

The Barbara Berlanti “Heroes Gala,” launched eight years ago by top TV producer Greg Berlanti in honor of his mom who had died of cancer, hit close to home as the disease recently claimed one of the actors on Berlanti’s Dawson’s Creek. Series creator Kevin Williamson received the Barbara Berlanti Hero Award at the event…