Lin-Manuel Miranda Shares Behind-the-Scenes ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Reunion Pics

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Lin-Manuel Miranda is reflecting on his short-lived time as James Van Der Beek’s Dawson Leery. When Van Der Beek, 48, shared that he would be absent from the Dawson’s Creek reunion as he battles an illness, he announced that the Broadway star, 45, would be stepping up. “[Thomas] Kail called over the weekend: @vanderjames caught a virus and was unable to travel to NY for the Dawson’s Creek reunion Monday,” Miranda wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, September 23, referring to Williams’ husband. “F*** Cancer and thanks to everyone who helped make last night possible.”In the comments section, James’ loved ones thanked Miranda for taking on the role. Thank you 🙏,” Kimberly wrote, while Philipps added, “you were perfect and we can’t thank you enough for stepping in for james❤️.”