Watch the Trailer for James Van Der Beek’s Last Movie ‘The Gates’

James Van Der Beek’s remaining movie function has been revealed. The late actor stars as a sinister pastor with a darkish secret within the trailer for upcoming thriller The Gates.

Directed by John Burr, The Gates follows three pals who witness a stunning homicide whereas driving by a personal group throughout a highway journey. As residents turn out to be suspicious of the boys, the trio are plunged into an surprising battle for survival when an area, charismatic church chief, performed by Van Der Beek, makes them his private targets following the mysterious crime.

“I’ve been known as upon to guide this group, and people boys search to destroy us. You’ve seen what occurs when individuals get in my approach,” Van Der Beek’s highly effective pastor threatens within the trailer.

The Gates is anticipated to mark one of many late star’s remaining on-screen roles. Mason Gooding, Algee Smith, and Keith Powers additionally star within the movie, in theaters March 13, 2026.

Watch the newly launched trailer for The Gates, beneath:

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Van Der Beek died from colon cancer final Wednesday (February 11) on the age of 48. The actor was identified with stage 3 colorectal most cancers in 2023. He’s survived by his spouse Kimberly and their six kids: Olivia, Annabel, Emilia, Gwendolyn, Joshua, and Jeremiah.

Greatest identified for his starring function as angsty Dawson Leery on the long-lasting ‘90s teen drama Dawson’s Creek, Van Der Beek additionally appeared on exhibits reminiscent of Ugly Betty, Prison Minds, Clarissa Explains It All, One Tree Hill, How I Met Your Mom, and extra.

A few of his main characteristic movies embody Varsity Blues, Downsizing, and Scary Film.

Van Der Beek will posthumously seem as Dean Wilson within the upcoming Legally Blonde prequel sequence Elle, set to premiere on July 1, 2026.