James Van Der Beek's Dark Final Role Revealed in 'The Gates' Trailer

• The trailer for 'The Gates' features James Van Der Beek in a dark, scary role as a pastor, one of his final screen appearances.
• The film will be released after his death at 48, with Lionsgate sharing the trailer on February 18.
• The plot follows three college students, Mason Gooding, Algee Smith, and Keith Powers, who witness a murder by Van Der Beek's character in a gated community.
• The synopsis describes the students being blamed, hunted, and fractured while the pastor, Van Der Beek, influences the community.
• The trailer's release follows Kimberly Van Der Beek's announcement of his death on February 11, after his cancer diagnosis in November 2024.