‘Young Americans’ Cast: Where Are They Now?
Although Dawson’s Creek was one of the most famous teen dramas of all time, the series’ spinoff didn’t perform so well. In July 2000 — the summer between seasons 3 and 4 of Dawson’s — Young Americans debuted on The WB. The series followed Will Krudski, a friend of Pacey Witter’s (Joshua Jackson) who appeared in three episodes of the successful Kevin Williamson series.
During his arc on Dawson’s, Will had a brief romance with Andi McPhee (Meredith Monroe) and the only thing revealed about his backstory was that he had a rough home life.
Young Americans, which ran for eight episodes from July 12 to August 30, took place at Rawley Academy, a prestigious boarding school. Will, a working-class New Englander, gained admission to the school after landing a scholarship and, in order to get away from his abusive father, enrolls in the summer session. The drama focused on themes such as forbidden love, gender roles and social classes.
Throughout the series, Will must find his place at the boarding school – even though he feels he doesn’t belong. Along the way, he finds a group of friends: his roommate Scout (Mark Famiglietti); a girl who disguises herself as a boy to get her mother’s attention, Jake (Katherine Moennig); the dean’s son who is confused by his attraction to Jake, Hamilton (Ian Somerhalder) and Will’s childhood friend, Bella (Kate Bosworth). He also butted heads early-on with the rowing coach and teacher Finn (Ed Quinn).
The spinoff also featured multiple notable guest stars included Matt Czuchry as Will’s long-time best friend Sean; Charlie Hunnam as bad-boy Gregor; and Michelle Monaghan as Will’s love interest, Caroline.
Scroll through the gallery below to see where the cast is today:
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‘Young Americans’ Cast: Where Are They Now?
Although Dawson’s Creek was one of the most famous teen dramas of all time, the series’ spinoff didn’t perform so well. In July 2000 — the summer between seasons 3 and 4 of Dawson’s — Young Americans debuted on The WB. The series followed Will Krudski, a friend of Pacey Witter’s (Joshua Jackson) who appeared in three episodes of the successful Kevin Williamson series.
During his arc on Dawson’s, Will had a brief romance with Andi McPhee (Meredith Monroe) and the only thing revealed about his backstory was that he had a rough home life.
Young Americans, which ran for eight episodes from July 12 to August 30, took place at Rawley Academy, a prestigious boarding school. Will, a working-class New Englander, gained admission to the school after landing a scholarship and, in order to get away from his abusive father, enrolls in the summer session. The drama focused on themes such as forbidden love, gender roles and social classes.
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Throughout the series, Will must find his place at the boarding school – even though he feels he doesn’t belong. Along the way, he finds a group of friends: his roommate Scout (Mark Famiglietti); a girl who disguises herself as a boy to get her mother’s attention, Jake (Katherine Moennig); the dean’s son who is confused by his attraction to Jake, Hamilton (Ian Somerhalder) and Will’s childhood friend, Bella (Kate Bosworth). He also butted heads early-on with the rowing coach and teacher Finn (Ed Quinn).
The spinoff also featured multiple notable guest stars included Matt Czuchry as Will’s long-time best friend Sean; Charlie Hunnam as bad-boy Gregor; and Michelle Monaghan as Will’s love interest, Caroline.
Scroll through the gallery below to see where the cast is today:
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Rodney Scott
Scott went on to star in The District, American Dreams and Ghost Whisperer. He has not acted since 2011 and is not on social media.
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Mark Famiglietti
After Young Americans, the actor appeared in projects including Hang Time, Eyes, Flashforward and Aquarius. He also took on screenwriting and producing. He got married in 2007 and has two children.
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Katherine Moennig
In 2004, Moennig landed a leading role on The L-Word, portraying Shane McCutcheon for all six seasons — a part she reprised in the 2019 revival, The L Word: Generation Q. The actress has starred in many other TV series, including Ray Donovan and Grown-ish and appeared in films like Everybody’s Fine, The Lincoln Lawyer and Gone. She is married to musician Ana Rezende.
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Ian Somerhalder
Only four years after his time on Young Americans, Somerhalder landed his breakout role on Lost. In 2009, he landed the lead on The Vampire Diaries, playing Damon Salvatore in the teen drama for all eight seasons. In 2019, he starred in Netflix’s V-Wars.
Somerhalder married Nikki Reed in 2015 and the pair welcomed their first child together, a daughter, in 2017. The couple announced in January 2023 that they are expecting their second child.
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Kate Bosworth
After Young Americans, Bosworth landed many big roles in films including parts in Remember the Titans, Blue Crush and Superman Returns. In 2019, she starred in the Netflix science fiction miniseries The I-Land. Over the years, her modeling career also took off, and she landed campaigns with Coach and Calvin Klein Jeans. Bosworth married director Michael Polish in 2013, but the pair announced their separation in August 2021. The California native is currently in a relationship with Justin Long.
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Ed Quinn
Quinn’s acting career continued after The WB show, appearing in True Blood, Revenge, Mistresses, 2 Broke Girls, True Blood, One Day at a Time and The Oval. Additionally, Quinn landed a recording contract and has released two solo EPs. He married Heather Courtney in 2008.
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