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Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson reunite on screen in a romantic tragicomedy «Happy Hours, which will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 6.
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Former colleagues the TV series "Dawson's Creek"« developed a kind of "slang" on set that demonstrates their long-standing connection and collaboration.
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Holmes directed and wrote the film, her fourth project as a cinematographer, and Jackson co-stars.
Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson have reunited on screen, but things aren't as simple as before.
«"We haven't worked together for 25 years, and we've changed a lot," Holmes, 47, told the publication. Variety on the eve of the premiere of their film «Happy Hours »" at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 6.
The actors sparked online controversy when they were spotted filming in New York City in 2025, 22 years after the series ended.« Dawson's Creek» , which brought them fame.
Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson are pictured on the set of "Happy Hour" on July 21, 2025, in New York City. Photo: Jason Howard/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images
«"Frankly, it was unexpected," Holmes said. "I know we were on a show that was watched by a lot of people, but I don't think we fully grasped the scope of the impact. It still leaves us all a little overwhelmed.".
They were known to date in the early seasons of the series, but have remained friends ever since. They reunite in the romantic tragicomedy. «Happy Hours »", which is Holmes' fourth film as a writer and director, stars Liz, a recently divorced photographer, and Andrew, the journalist who broke her heart as a teenager.
This is not the first time they have played lovers. the TV series "Dawson's Creek"« They played the roles of the beloved couple Joey and Pacey.
Katie Holmes, James Van Der Beek, Michelle Williams, and Joshua Jackson in "Dawson's Creek." Photo: Frank Ockenfels/The WB
When Holmes was casting the film, she had 47-year-old Jackson in mind, but she wasn't sure if he'd be interested in the role. "Is that even possible? Would you like that?" she recalled thinking. While they were both open to working together again, Holmes said they wanted to make sure no one saw the project as a reboot. «Dawson's» .
«"We also wanted to give ourselves the opportunity to show different sides of our personalities and not portray ourselves as the people we're known for," she said.
Nearly three decades had passed, but Holmes says they still understood each other well on set, even developing a kind of "shorthand" for communicating without words.
«"It's like a certain tactic that we quickly realize still exists," she said. "We've always worked well together. He leads me, and I lead him, without even saying it.".
Joshua Jackson and Katie Holmes attend the New York City gala screening of "Brunello: Elegant Visionary" held at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on April 14, 2026. Photo: Christina Bumfrey/Variety via Getty.
Earlier, in March 2026, Jackson spoke of the "magical" experience of reuniting with Holmes during his appearance on Today program .
«"For most people, this time in life is like college, right?" Jackson said, referring to his days in the TV series "Dawson's Creek"« . "And there are people like that in your life—she's my friend for life now—and for us to be able to come back and do that again, and honestly, the fact that she was able to create that space for us was kind of magical.".
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Film premiere «Happy Hours» will be screened at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 6.
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