Joshua Jackson recalls the audition process for Dawson’s Creek, likening it to The Hunger Games. The Doctor Odyssey star was ultimately cast as Pacey Witter, Dawson’s wisecracking best friend, but Jackson said he also auditioned for the titled character in The WB drama.

The future Pacey Witter said he wasn't even clear which role he had auditioned for.Joshua Jackson remembers his audition for Dawson's Creek was more dramatic as the gang's life on the teen show — and even as brutal as the main event depicted in The Hunger Games movies.

Katie and Joshua had a romantic relationship while starring together on “Dawson’s Creek” between 1998 and 2003.