And by Dawson Leery I obviously mean James Van Der Beek (of Dawson's Creek), though Van Der Beek will pretty much be playing a future Dawson Leery - a film director.

His character will be interested in making a movie out of Lucas' novel.

One Tree Hill even films on the same Wilmington, North Carolina production lot that Creek did, so it really should be like a return home for Van Der Beek.

The Beek has recently been seen in guest starring roles in Criminal Minds, Ugly Betty (at top) and How I Met Your Mother.

Source: EW