Katie Holmes Confirms Big Screen Reunion With 'Dawson's Creek' Love Interest and Fans Are 'Not Emotionally Prepared'
Fans of Dawson's Creek's Joey and Pacey pairing should be very happy right now, as former co-stars and are finally reuniting on screen for an epic new project.
After hyped fans spotted the actors together in New York City, Holmes took to social media to confirm their upcoming project, which is set to be a romantic film trilogy. The actress will write, direct and star in the movies.
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Holmes shared a photo of herself and Jackson as she wrote, "I am so very grateful to be working again with so many of my wonderful friends on this film HAPPY HOURS. And working with Josh after so many years is a testament to friendship."
She went on, writing, "HAPPY HOURS is a love story that includes so many people I adore. We can't wait for everyone to see what we make." Holmes tagged others involved with the project, including Constance Wu, Mary-Louise Parker, and many more.Deadline reported more details about the highly anticipated project called Happy Hours, describing it as "a character-driven dramedy that explores the emotional journey of young loves who reconnect as adults, with the connective thread of shared joys, loss, and hope."
Fans were overjoyed and stunned upon hearing the big news, with one dazed fan writing, "i cant believe this is real HELLO."
"I can't believe it…. you're finally back acting together 😍 Two magnificent actors ❤️," said another, while others commented, "This is thrilling. 😍😭," "Oh my god yes!!!!!! Joey and pacey fo life!!!!!!!" and "I was not emotionally prepared for this post."
A different fan excitedly reacted to the news, saying, "Whaaaat??? I'm literally passing out from excitement."
While the first movie will be in production this summer in NYC, there is no word yet on a potential release date.Katie Holmes Confirms Big Screen Reunion With 'Dawson's Creek' Love Interest and Fans Are 'Not Emotionally Prepared' first appeared on Parade on Jul 21, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
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