“I think literally we were talking about, ‘How are we going to walk out here?

Are we too stiff?

Are we trying to play it cool?'”

Matt Bomer and Joshua Jackson speak onstage during the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Matt Bomer and Joshua Jackson at the 2024 Emmys.Leon Bennett/WireImage

Joshua Jacksondid not expect thatDawsons Creektribute at the Emmys.

“I think literally we were talking about, ‘How are we going to walk out here?

Are we too stiff?

DAWSON’S CREEK, Joshua Jackson

Joshua Jackson on ‘Dawson’s Creek’ in 1997.Columbia TriStar Television/Courtesy Everett

Are we trying to play it cool?'”

“We’re literally in the moment of like, ‘Well, I don’t know.

What do you think?’

‘I dont know.

What do you think?'”

Here’s what it is, and I’m going to send you the script right now.'"

The actor wanted to prioritize something less heavy and intense than his previous projectsDr.

“This was that.”

Columbia TriStar Television/Courtesy Everett

Jackson echoed those sentimentsin an interview withEntertainment Weeklypreviewing his new show.

“It’s supposed to be a one-hour vacation every week.