‘Elle’ Honors James Van Der Beek in Final Onscreen Role Before His Death

Prime Video Elle is honoring the late James Van Der Beek.The Dawson’s Creek actor died in February at the age of 48 following a battle with colorectal cancer, months before the Legally Blonde prequel series premiered in July. His recurring role as Dean Wilson, the school district superintendent who was also running for mayor, marks James‘ final onscreen role before his death.After James‘ first appearance in the third episode, titled “You’re Not the Girl I Thought Yo