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    Joshua Jackson Is Against A "Dawson's Creek" Comeback, And His Argument Is Pretty Good

    It's going to be a no from Pacey.

    Dawson's Creek fans have been itching for a reboot, reunion, original cast revival — any continuation of the popular teen drama, really — for years. Joshua Jackson is aware of this, but he doesn't exactly feel the same way.

    Joshua Jackson is pictured at an event in July 2021

    Joshua — who currently stars in Peacock's new crime drama Dr. Death — played Pacey, one of the series' main characters throughout its six-season run.

    Joshua Jackson is pictured during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

    Those who watched the show will remember Pacey's love triangle with Dawson and Joey (Katie Holmes), a central plot point throughout most of the series.

    Now, almost 20 years after Dawson's Creek aired its final episode, other shows that wrapped around the same time are getting reboot treatments or reunion specials.

    Katie Holmes and James Van Der Beek are pictured at an event in 1998

    And, even though Dawson's Creek creator Kevin Williamson shut down rumors of a possible reboot or revival back in 2019, Mary-Margaret Humes (AKA Dawson's mom, Gail Leery) renewed hopes that one could come to fruition someday last spring.

    Mary-Margaret Humes is photographed at an event in 2019

    But Joshua is very much against the idea. "I don't know why you'd want to [bring it back]," he said in a recent interview with Mr Porter.

    Joshua Jackson is pictured at the Tribeca Festival in 2021

    "Nobody needs to know what those characters are doing in middle age. We left them in a nice place," he continued. "Nobody needs to see that Pacey's back hurts. I don't think we need that update."

    Joshua Jackson is pictured on the set of Little Fires Everywhere in 2019

    There are tons of Dawson's Creek enthusiasts out there who would almost certainly disagree, but I see where he's coming from. Sometimes it's better not to mess with a good legacy. What do you think? Let me know in the comments below!