‘Happy Hour' Movie News: Joshua Jackson and Katie Holmes Reunite
On the off chance you don't know, Katie and Joshua famously worked together on Dawson's Creek for five seasons—from 1998-2003. They dated IRL off-screen and on-screen as Joey (Katie) and Pacey (Joshua) and became one of the most iconic TV couples of the late '90s and early aughts. So, yeah, seeing them finally reunite on screen is a pretty big deal.
Katie announced the news on Instagram, writing in part, 'Working with Josh after so many years is a testament to friendship.' Fellow Dawson's Creek alum Busy Philipps commented on the post, 'we are seated. 👏👏👏.'
According to Deadline, Happy Hour is a romantic dramedy about a couple—played by Katie and Joshua—who are 'navigating their relationship within the challenges of careers and family responsibilities and the pursuit of love, despite life's inevitable obstacles.' No, it's not an official Dawson's Creek sequel. But, the outlet did specify that the couple are 'young loves who reconnect as adults.' Sounds pretty Joey and Pacey coded to me!
Katie and Joshua will be joined by Mary-Louise Parker, Constance Wu, Joe Tippett, John McGinty, Donald Webber Jr., Nathan Darrow, Johnna Dias-Watson, and Jack Martin.
There's no word yet on when Happy Hour will hit theaters, but filming has officially begun, giving fans plenty of first look pics at Katie and Joshua walking through the streets of New York City, looking like Joey and Pacey together again.
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