Kerr Smith to Release Dawson's Creek Memoir
The book by Kerr Smith, who played Jack McPhee, combines his personal account with interviews from former cast, writers, and crew.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Books
Kerr Smith, who played Jack McPhee on Dawson's Creek, will release I Don't Want to Wait: My Life on Dawson's Creek on November 10, 2026. The season-by-season retrospective features interviews Smith hosted with 25 people involved in the series.
Why it matters
The memoir offers an inside look at the teen drama that defined a generation of television viewers. Its coverage of Jack McPhee's coming-out storyline adds a personal perspective on a milestone in the show's history.
The memoir includes 25 interviews Smith hosted and is priced at $32 in hardcover. The complete list of participating cast members has not been confirmed by the publisher.
The players
Kerr Smith
Kerr Smith is an actor best known for playing Jack McPhee on the teen drama Dawson's Creek, which aired on The WB from 1998 to 2003.
Kevin Williamson
Kevin Williamson is the screenwriter and television creator who developed Dawson's Creek and later wrote films including Scream.
The details
Smith's book blends his own recollections with interviews from former co-stars, creator Kevin Williamson, writing staff, crew members, and network and studio executives. It is published by Grand Central Publishing and includes an unabridged audiobook narrated by Smith, available through Hachette Audio or Audible.
Timeline
November 10, 2026: Book and audiobook release date.
Legacy Revisits
Smith's memoir joins a growing list of cast-written retrospectives on teen dramas from the late 1990s and early 2000s. Its inclusion of creator Kevin Williamson and writing staff places it among accounts that treat the show's production as part of the story.
The memoir is available in hardcover at $32 and as an unabridged audiobook narrated by Smith through Hachette Audio or Audible. Readers can choose between print and audio formats when the book launches on November 10, 2026.
The takeaway
Readers interested in Dawson's Creek's behind-the-scenes history can use the memoir's season-by-season structure to revisit the series in order. Comparing Smith's account with other cast and crew interviews can offer a fuller picture of how the show was made.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ScreenRant.
