I’m not sure it is wise to follow in the footsteps of Britney Spears, but that is exactly what Dawsons Creek star James Van Der Beek is planning to do!

James has been lined up for a cameo appearance on US sitcom, How I Met Your Mother, which famously starred Britney Spears just last week.

Eonline reports:

In the meantime, I must break in with the fabulous news that our old friend Dawson Leery, aka James Van Der Beek, has officially agreed to guest star on How I Met Your Mother’s upcoming “Robin Sparkles” episode. I’m hearing he plays the Canadian pop star’s crush, but I have yet to get confirmation on that little detail. Sounds about right though, no?!

I’m not sure thats wise. At least Alicia Silverstone had the good wit to back out of appearing on the show after she heard that she would be following Ms Spears!

James Van Der Beek also made a guest appearance on Ugly Betty last October, I wonder when he is going to get a full time job of his own?