“ Ghosts ” star Utkarsh Ambudkar is climbing behind the camera. Ambudkar, who has played Jay on the hit CBS comedy since its premiere in 2021, is set to direct an episode of “Ghosts” this season. This reps Ambudkar’s directorial debut; he’s expected to helm an as-yet undetermined episode set to shoot later this fall and air in the spring.

Ambudkar joins his co-star Rose McIver in having directed an episode of “Ghosts”; McIver directed her first TV episode last year via Season 4’s “Ghostfellas.”

“Ghosts” returns for its Season 5 on Oct. 16; the show has been renewed through six seasons. Last year, Ambudkar landed the series actor award at the Critics Choice Association’s Celebration of AAPI Cinema & Television.

Ambudkar’s recent TV credits also include the Disney+ musical comedy

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