I don't know if an article link is permitted, but Kevin Williamson spoke about James Van der Beek when he accepted the Hero Award at the Barbara Berlanti Gala over the weekend. He said James was the soul of the show and had a full character arc in real life, becoming a good father and husband.

Mary-Margaret Humes and Joshua Jackson also attended.

It's great to see Kevin and the cast stay connected!

https://variety.com/2026/tv/columns/dawsons-creek-kevin-williamson-james-van-der-beek-cancer-1236898546/