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James Van Der Beek<\/a>\u2019s final film role has been revealed. The late actor stars as a sinister pastor with a dark secret in the trailer for upcoming thriller The Gates<\/em>.<\/p>\n Directed by John Burr, The Gates<\/em> follows three friends who witness a shocking murder while driving through a private community during a road trip. As residents become suspicious of the boys, the trio are plunged into an unexpected battle for survival when a local, charismatic church leader, played by Van Der Beek, makes them his personal targets following the mysterious crime.<\/p>\n \u201cI have been called upon to lead this community, and those boys seek to destroy us. You\u2019ve seen what happens when people get in my way,\u201d Van Der Beek\u2019s powerful pastor threatens in the trailer.<\/p>\n The Gates<\/em> is expected to mark one of the late star\u2019s final on-screen roles. Mason Gooding, Algee Smith, and Keith Powers also star in the film, in theaters March 13, 2026.<\/p>\n Watch the newly released trailer for The Gates<\/em>, below:<\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> The Best New Movies You Can Watch at Home This Weekend<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n