While James Van Der Beek couldn't make it to the "Dawson's Creek" reunion in New York City on Monday, he was able to send in a video for fans of the show.

Van Der Beek, who played Dawson Leery on the hit drama series, said he had to miss the live benefit event due to coming down with two stomach viruses , but he did record a video that aired during the reading of the show’s pilot at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City.

“I have been looking forward to this night for months and months ever since my angel Michelle Williams said she was putting it together,” Van Der Beek said, according to People . “I can’t believe I’m not there. I can’t believe I don’t get to see my cast mates, my beautiful cast, in person.

“And just I want to stand on that stage and thank every single perso

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