In a surprising turn of events, fans of the iconic teen drama 'Dawson’s Creek' will have to bid farewell to Dawson Leery's familiar face at the upcoming reunion benefit.

James Van Der Beek, who famously portrayed the titular character, has sadly announced his departure from the highly anticipated 'Class Reunion' event scheduled for Monday due to a severe stomach illness. Taking to Instagram, Van Der Beek expressed his disappointment, stating, "This is the evening I’d been looking forward to most since my angel Michelle Williams mentioned it back in January. You can imagine my heartbreak when two stomach viruses conspired to keep me grounded at the worst possible moment."

But don’t fret, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ fans! The show will indeed go on! Stepping in for Van Der Beek is none other than the incredibly talented Lin-Manuel Miranda, known for taking the stage by storm in 'Hamilton.' Van Der Beek humorously noted, "I DO have an understudy: a ridiculously overqualified replacement who would have been #1 on my wishlist. My kids would definitely consider this an upgrade… Plus, he already knows how to get to the theater!"

With Miranda stepping into the role of Dawson, fans are left buzzing with excitement—and disbelief! Can you believe that Lin-Manuel Miranda will bring a fresh twist to the character? This unexpected casting is bound to make the reunion even more memorable.

As we all await the live reading of the pilot script, one thing is for sure: while James Van Der Beek's absence will be felt, Lin-Manuel Miranda's participation guarantees an evening full of surprises!