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James Van Der Beek will make his final film appearance in The Gates.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The 48-year-old actor, who passed away on Feb 11 after a fight with colorectal cancer, stars in the project as an evil pastor named Jacob – with his role revealed in the newly released trailer for the film.<\/p>\n
In the promo, James’s character declares: “I have been called upon to lead this community, and those boys seek to destroy us. Find them, and let God’s will be done.”<\/p>\n
Holding a trio of characters in peril in the movie at gunpoint, he later adds: “You’ve seen what happens when people get in my way.”<\/p>\n
John Burr has directed the thriller, which is set for a cinema release on 13 March.<\/p>\n
The film follows three friends who witness a murder while driving through a gated community and subsequently find themselves targeted by a sinister pastor, played by James, and the neighbourhood’s suspicious residents.<\/p>\n
They must face off against him to survive.<\/p>\n
Alongside James, the cast includes Mason Gooding, Algee Smith, Keith Powers and Brad Leland.<\/p>\n
The project was developed by John Burr from a script he penned.<\/p>\n
Its producers are Gary Glushon, Ross Kohn and Nancy Leopardi.<\/p>\n
James was best known for playing the titular protagonist Dawson Leery in Dawson’s Creek.<\/p>\n
He also appeared in films including Varsity Blues and The Rules of Attraction, and later starred in television series such as Mercy and Don’t Trust the B**** in Apt 23.<\/p>\n
Before his death, James had filmed a recurring role in the forthcoming Elle for Amazon Prime Video.<\/p>\n
In the wake of James’ death, friends established a GoFundMe account to support his wife and six children.<\/p>\n
The fundraising page has raised almost \u00a32 million.<\/p>\n
James’ role as Dawson Leery made him one of the defining faces of late-1990s teen television.<\/p>\n
But despite his movie roles, his family was left with crippling medical bills due to his cancer treatment.<\/p>\n
Fans have taken to social media to mourn his passing after the release of the trailer for The Gates.<\/p>\n
One wrote online: “Sad to think this is probably James Van Der Beek’s final performance ever. R.I.P.”<\/p>\n
Another fan said: “I’m watching this for James Van Der Beek. R.I.P, Dawson.”<\/p>\n
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