(Cover) - EN Showbiz - James Van Der Beek thinks Michelle Williams is only "so up for" a Dawson's Creek reunion because her character is dead.

The actor remains best known for playing Dawson Leery in the US teen drama, which also starred Michelle, Joshua Jackson and Katie Holmes. The group are continually asked if they will ever reunite for a modern version of the programme.

"You know what I love most about that?" James said. "That Michelle is always so up for it when they ask. Well, of course she is, her character died."

Dawson was self-absorbed and over-analytical and for a long time James felt he had to be the same way. He is glad he can finally let his true personality show, having shot some comedy clips which have been posted online.

"Yeah, I've always had a dark sense of humour," he told British newspaper The Independent.

"When I was filming Dawson's I felt awkward about letting that be seen. There was always a sense that you were representing the show and you had to take the material seriously and show a level of respect

"But you know one of the funniest things about doing this show and the videos I've done recently was my mother said to me: 'It's so nice to be able to see you showing your sense of humour.' So she was obviously worried." (C) Cover Media