“Breaking Bad” star and Emmy Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston is set to guest star on an upcoming episode of the last season of “30 Rock” with Catherine O’Hara, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The Hollywood Reporter says that O’Hara will play the mother to Jack McBrayer’s lovable page Kenneth, while Cranston will play his mom’s “friend,” Ron. Cranston has also recently signed on to direct an episode on the final season of “The Office.” However, Cranston will not be directing the “30 Rock” episode in which he guest stars.

This guest starring spot is just one of a few forays into comedy for Cranston. He has
also voiced characters on The Cleveland Show, The Simpsons, Archer, Robot Chicken, Family Guy and more, according to The Hollywood Reporter. O’Hara’s other small-screen work includes episodes of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Six Feet Under.”

Check out “30 Rock” for its return on Thursday, Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. on NBC. “Breaking Bad” airs on AMC. “The Office” airs on NBC.

Are you excited about this guest starring spot? Does Cranston have a knack for comedy? Or, is he better suited for the dramatic style he displays on “Breaking Bad?” Voice your opinion and sound off in the comments section below.

By Monique Jones

Monique Jones blogs about race and culture in entertainment, particularly movies and television. You can read her articles at Racialicious, and her new site, COLOR . You can also listen to her new podcast, What would Monique Say.

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