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The Dawson's Creek star will appear in the episode 'Father Dearest' on May 9, reports TV Guide.
Van Der Beek will play a victim of sabotage who is targeted by his former friend, a doctor.
Since Dawson's Creek concluded in 2003, the actor has appeared in episodes of Criminal Minds and One Tree Hill.
He currently stars in ABC's new comedy Don't Trust The B**** in Apartment 23, playing an exaggerated version of himself.
Chloe Sevigny (Big Love) and Guillermo Diaz (Scandal) will make guest appearances in forthcoming Law & Order: SVU episodes.
The crime drama continues on Wednesdays at 10/9c on NBC.
> James Van Der Beek: 'I took myself too seriously as a young star'
Watch a promo for the next Law & Order: SVU below:
