Dawson’s Creek Inspired by Brad Pitt?

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star James Van Der Beek reveals why his iconic character “looked like a pubescent Jesus.”

Speaking about his role in “Dawson’s Creek,” James Van Der Beek shared the tale of how he achieved his famous ’90s style prior to securing the part of Dawson Leery. He explained that at the time, he was urgently needing a trim when the series creator, Kevin Williamson, managed to book an appointment with his personal hairdresser. “I met the assistant at the salon,” he recalled, “and there was an issue of Entertainment Weekly featuring Brad Pitt in ‘The Devil’s Own.’ We decided, ‘Let’s go for that look,’ which became Dawson’s Season 1 hairstyle.

1997 saw the unveiling of “The Devil’s Own”, an action-packed thriller where Brad Pitt took on a more somber character. It’s possible that “Dawson’s Creek” enthusiasts may have missed recognizing this specific portrayal of Pitt’s, as it significantly influenced James Van Der Beek’s look during the teen drama series.

In a joking manner, Van Der Beek commented, “I resemble a teenage Jesus,” referring to his role in Dawson’s Creek during his adolescence. Despite his enduring fondness for the series, he has chosen not to let his children watch it due to its mature themes. He explained, “It’s an excellent show, and I adore it. I believe other kids can watch it. However, I don’t want my kids seeing their father portray a character going through puberty. That’s my view on it.

Dawson’s Creek Was a Major Success

The TV show “Dawson’s Creek” first aired on The WB in January 1998, quickly becoming a significant part of pop culture history. James Van Der Beek played Dawson Leery, a thoughtful aspiring teenage filmmaker. Besides the usual challenges of high school life, Dawson, his long-time friend Joey Potter (played by Katie Holmes), and their new neighbor Lindley (portrayed by Michelle Williams) faced unique situations. Over six seasons, viewers followed the main cast as they navigated through high school, graduated, and ventured into the beginning of their adult lives.

The TV series “Dawson’s Creek” spanned an impressive 128 episodes throughout its broadcast and has been acknowledged as the blueprint for most subsequent CW-style television productions. Recently, in response to Van Der Beek’s disclosure in 2024 about his ongoing battle with colorectal cancer, Phillips mentioned that she was collaborating with Holmes and Williams to plan a reunion. However, coordinating the schedules of those who might participate has been quite tricky. Phillips expressed optimism during her time, saying, “It’s like playing chess, trying to get everyone’s schedules to coincide. I remain very hopeful that at some point we will.

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2025-06-01 22:35