Kerr Smith to Publish Dawson's Creek Book on November 10, 2026
The Jack McPhee actor's I Don't Want to Wait includes 25 interviews with the show's cast, crew and executives, plus an audiobook he narrates.
Kerr Smith, who played Jack McPhee on Dawson's Creek, has written a book about the series titled I Don't Want to Wait: My Life on Dawson's Creek, which Grand Central Publishing will release on November 10, 2026, according to screenrant.com. The hardcover edition is priced at $32, and an ebook edition is also available.
The book draws on 25 interviews Smith conducted with people involved in the show. Contributors include creator Kevin Williamson, members of the writing staff, crew members, and network and studio executives. It also features interviews with former cast members and never-before-heard stories about the series.
Grand Central describes the project as a season-by-season retrospective covering the origins of the characters, memorable episodes, behind-the-scenes relationships and alternate storyline directions.
An unabridged audiobook is available through Hachette Audio or Audible, narrated by Smith himself.
Background
Dawson's Creek premiered on The WB in 1998 and ran for six seasons, ending in 2003. Its cast included James Van Der Beek as Dawson Leery, Katie Holmes as Joey Potter, Joshua Jackson as Pacey Witter and Michelle Williams as Jen Lindley. Van Der Beek passed away in February.
Quick answers
When does Kerr Smith's Dawson's Creek book come out?
I Don't Want to Wait: My Life on Dawson's Creek releases on November 10, 2026, through Grand Central Publishing.
How much does the book cost?
The hardcover edition is priced at $32, and an ebook edition is also available.
Is there an audiobook?
Yes. An unabridged audiobook is available through Hachette Audio or Audible, narrated by Kerr Smith.