Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson reunite on NYC set

Katie Holmes writes directs and stars in a new series called Happy Hours, reuniting with Joshua Jackson in New York while daughter Suri joins the set.

Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson reunite on NYC set for Happy Hours series

On location in New York City, Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson are shooting a film trilogy described as Happy Hours. Deadline reports the project centers on two people navigating career and family pressures in a character driven dramedy about love, loss and hope. Holmes was seen laughing and interacting with Jackson, and her daughter Suri was spotted nearby as filming continued.
Fan pages shared photos of Holmes and Jackson on set, and posts circulated on X and Reddit showing a lighthearted, on set mood. The project marks a high profile collaboration between two Dawsons Creek alumni as Holmes balances directing, writing and acting while fans watch for any on screen chemistry that echoes their teen drama roots.

The reunion taps into nostalgia while signaling a broader shift to actor led storytelling in TV film formats. By pairing Holmes with Jackson again, producers lean on audience affection for Dawsons Creek while promising a modern, grounded dramedy about real life, not just romance. The presence of Holmes and her daughter on set also keeps the story framed around family, which may attract viewers who value personal narratives over spectacle.
This coverage also invites scrutiny of a private life played out in public. The public reaction will shape expectations for the series and could influence how the project positions itself in a crowded streaming market. In short, the show may ride on memory but must prove it can tell a new, compelling story for today’s audiences.

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As cameras roll, the real test is whether the series can translate fan nostalgia into fresh storytelling.