The surprise appearance from James Van Der Beek in the recent Walker finale, and the showrunner’s newly revealed plans for his character, will leave fans wondering what could have been. The popular CW reboot was canceled in May in a cost-cutting move while the show was still airing new season 4 episodes. Walker showrunner Anne Fricke revealed that Van Der Beek, who was introduced during the season four finale as Walker’s new neighbor, would have portrayed a “kooky” cult leader in the show’s fifth season.