Lin-Manuel Miranda Replaces ‘Gutted’ James Van Der Beek At Dawson’s Creek Reunion

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However, series star James Van Der Beek (ex-Stephen, As the World Turns), who played the title role of Dawson, has been forced to drop out due to health reasons — and he will be replaced by none other than the Tony, Grammy and Emmy award-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda of Hamilton fame. “Despite every effort,” Van Der Beek wrote in his post explaining his absence, “I won’t get to be there. “I do have an understudy,” Van Der Beek continued. The role of ‘Dawson,’ usually played by James Van Der Beek… Will be played by Lin-Manuel Miranda. “Everyone, please enjoy all the love in that room,” Van Der Beek concluded his post.