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His Leading Lady

Episode Number: 26    Season Num: 2    First Aired: Wednesday February 3, 1999    Prod Code: 213
The filming of Dawson's new movie brings back memories for the filmmaker and for Joey who grows to dislike the actress playing her.

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Writer: Darin Goldberg, Shelly Meals
Director: David Semel
Star: James Van Der Beek (Dawson Leery),  Nina Repeta (Bessie Potter),  Mary Beth Peil (Evelyn "Grams" Ryan),  John Wesley Shipp (Mitch Leery),  Mary-Margaret Humes (Gale Leery),  Joshua Jackson (Pacey J. Witter),  Michelle Williams (Jennifer "Jen" Lindley),  Katie Holmes (Josephine "Joey" Potter)
Recurring Role: Kerr Smith (Jack),  Meredith Monroe (Andie McPhee),  Jason Behr (Chris Wolfe)
Guest Star: Cedrick Terrell (Lloyd),  Eddie Mills (Tyson "Ty" Hicks),  Rachael Leigh Cook (Devon),  Scott Simpson (Professor Harris)

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Music featured in the episode included:
Winter II: Largo by Antonio Vivaldi
It's All Been Done by Barenaked Ladies
Sad Eyes by Bruce Springsteen (edit)

Quotes

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Devon: See anything you like?
Dawson: Oh my God, you're the model. (edit)
Dawson: She's naked.
Joey: I know, peep shows over. (edit)
Joey: (About Devon) She's too short to play me. (edit)
Jen: Hey! Being a good boy?
Ty: Always.
Jen: I'm disappointed. (edit)
Jen: Ty, is there a problem?
Ty: Jen, I would like to say that this accident could have been avoided but with you standing nearby, I lose all ability to concentrate on the job at hand.
Jen: Down boy. (edit)

Trivia

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Goof: Andie is taking a drug called Xanax for anxiety and depression. Xanax is actually a tranquilizer, not an antidepressent. They appear as large and dark capsules, while Xanax is a very small white pill.

The name of the drug and the dosage as printed in the bottle are both wrong."Zanac 20 MG, take two pills once daily". (edit)
This episode marks Jason Behr's last appearance as Chris Wolfe. (edit)

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Community Reviews (2)

 
9.5
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His Leading Lady
"Series classic"
Dawson and Joey discover the story behind the story when they see their whole history played out before their eyes.
Continue » Posted Jan 23, 2007 7:40 am PST
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His Leading Lady
"Another great installment"
Another typical drama filled day in Capeside.
Continue » Posted Jun 25, 2006 1:21 pm PST
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Episode: His Leading Lady
Season Number: 2
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