I’ve been looking forward to this.
Former co-stars from *Dawson Creek*, Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson, have come together again for a new film project.
Holmes, 46, and Jackson, 47, were seen together in New York City on Monday, July 21st. A photo captured them strolling through the streets, both wearing smiles.
Additional photos showed an engrossing conversation between the “Batman Begins” actress and the “Cruel Intentions” star, with Jackson leaning against a railing while Holmes animatedly gestured as she spoke.
Later, Holmes shared on Instagram that the film they were collaborating on is titled *Happy Hour*, which is part of a trilogy she has written and is directing.
“I feel so grateful to work again with many of my amazing friends on this project,” she mentioned. “And reuniting with Josh after all these years is really a testament to friendship.”
*Happy Hour* is described as a love story that incorporates themes of connections among several people Holmes admires. “I can’t wait for everyone to see what we’ve created,” she expressed.
The film also stars Mary-Louise Parker, Constance Wu, Jyoti Peddar, and John McGinty.
One source summarized the film’s narrative as focusing on two individuals—Holmes and Jackson—who navigate their relationship amidst career challenges, family obligations, and the inevitable hurdles of love.
Jackson highlighted the film’s character-driven approach, touching on the emotional journey of reconnecting young love in adulthood, mixed with elements of joy, loss, and hope.
It’s interesting to note that nearly 30 years ago, Holmes and Jackson were part of the groundbreaking series *Dawson Creek*.
This iconic teen drama lasted six seasons on WB, taking place in a fictional town called Capeside, Massachusetts, from 1998 to 2003.
In the show, James Van Der Beek played the honorable Dawson Reilly while Jackson was his best friend, Pacey Witter. Holmes portrayed Dawson’s second best friend and love interest, Joey Potter.
The cast also featured Michelle Williams as Jen Lindley, Kerr Smith as Jack McPhee, Meredith Monroe as Andy McPhee, Busy Phillips as Audrey Liddell, and Chad Michael Murray as Charlie Todd.
Though their characters were on-screen partners, Holmes and Jackson had a brief real-life relationship from 1998 to 1999.
In a podcast with Jesse Tyler Ferguson earlier this year, Jackson mentioned staying in touch with some of his former co-stars. “Michelle and I are very close,” he noted, adding, “Katie and I have maintained a strong friendship as well.”
Jackson married actress Jodie Turner-Smith in 2019, but they separated in 2023; they share a daughter named Junho.
On the other hand, Holmes was married to Tom Cruise from 2006 until 2012, and they have a daughter named Suri. Following her marriage, she had a relationship with Jamie Foxx from 2015 to 2019.
Meanwhile, Kevin Williamson, the original creator of *Dawson Creek*, hinted at a possible revival of the series. “It won’t be in the traditional television format. There might be other avenues to explore,” he mentioned in June, but added, “I feel complete with the story we’ve told.”
