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‘Elle’ Star Honors Late James Van Der Beek Ahead of Final Role

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Lexi Minetree, who will play Elle Woods in the upcoming series Elle, has shared her experience working with the late James Van Der Beek.

Van Der Beek, known for his role as Dawson in Dawson’s Creek, passed away on February 11, 2026, due to complications from stage 3 colorectal cancer. He was diagnosed with the disease in 2023 and underwent surgery and chemotherapy.

The series Elle is a prequel to Legally Blonde and will debut on Prime Video on July 1, 2026. Minetree praised Van Der Beek’s performance, describing him as “wonderful” and “so charismatic.”

Minetree also recalled the warmth of Van Der Beek, who brought his daughters to set. She expressed that fans can expect a real treat from seeing his final role.

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