James Van Der Beek’s final on-screen role has been revealed, and the late actor is set to make his final film appearance in the upcoming thriller. The doorsexpected in theaters on March 13.
A newly released trailer confirms that Van Der Beek plays the role of a creepy and corrupt pastor named Jacob, marking a dark and gripping parting performance.
The film centers on three friends who accidentally witness a murder while passing through a gated community.
What begins as a chance encounter quickly turns into a fight for survival, as the trio becomes targets of Jacob and the neighborhood’s worrying residents.
In the trailer, Van Der Beek’s character issues a haunting warning to the community.
“I have been called to lead this community, and these boys seek to destroy us. Find them and God’s will be done.”
Later, as he holds the young men at gunpoint, he adds: “You’ve seen what happens when people get in my way. »
The film is directed by John Burr, who also developed the story from his own screenplay. The cast includes Mason Gooding, Algee Smith, Keith Powers and Brad Leland.
Van Der Beek was widely known for playing Dawson Leery in Dawson Creeka role that made him a household name.
Before his death on February 11, Van Der Beek had also completed work on a recurring role in Shenext one Legally blonde prequel series for Amazon Prime Video.
Produced by Gary Glushon, Ross Kohn and Nancy Leopardi, The doors now constitutes Van Der Beek’s final cinematic chapter, offering audiences one last look at an actor who isn’t afraid to take on daring and unexpected roles until the end.
Watch The doors with James Van Der Beek below:
