CBS’s *Ghosts* Delivers Hilarious Holiday Hijinks with Double Possession
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The holiday season at woodstone Mansion took a spooky turn in CBS’s two-part Ghosts holiday special.Instead of the usual festive cheer, viewers were treated to a double dose of ghostly possession, leaving fans in stitches.
The episode featured Sam (Rose McIver) and Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) welcoming Jay’s family for Christmas. The already stressful situation of navigating family dynamics was amplified tenfold when Sam and Jay found themselves possessed by the mischievous spirits of Nancy and Pete, respectively.The ghosts, now with newfound agency, were less than eager to relinquish their human hosts, even indulging in some guacamole along the way.
Rose McIver, in an exclusive interview, shared her experience portraying the iconic Nancy. “I mean, to be honest, it’s so liberating getting to play somebody like Nancy, who Betsy Sodaro has just done an amazing job in crafting over the past couple of years,” McIver stated. “She’s a total fan-favorite as a character, so it was kind of simultaneously a blessing and enormous shoes to fill.”
McIver further elaborated on her readiness, highlighting the collaborative spirit between herself and Betsy Sodaro, who plays Nancy. “Betsy was incredibly helpful. She sent me videos in advance of her reading all her lines in the episode, and she said afterwards it was very strange. It felt like she was auditioning for herself, which makes sense. But she was great. She was so generous,” she revealed. “playing a character like Sam…who is incredibly mindful of others and concerned with how she comes across, there’s something so fun and freeing about just jumping into a character like Nancy, who just does not care what other people think of her, and is incredibly raw and present.”
The comedic timing was impeccable, with McIver’s portrayal of Nancy perfectly complementing Utkarsh Ambudkar’s performance as the Pete-possessed Jay. The chaotic energy of the double possession was further heightened by the presence of Jay’s family, adding another layer of hilarious complications to the already supernatural Christmas festivities.
The episode concluded with a cliffhanger, leaving viewers eagerly anticipating the next installment and the unfolding events of the season. The holiday special showcased the show’s ability to blend humor and the supernatural, creating a unique and engaging viewing experience for audiences.
Ghosts continues to be a hit with viewers,proving that a blend of comedy and the paranormal can create a winning formula for television. The show’s success is a testament to its strong writng, talented cast, and ability to consistently deliver laugh-out-loud moments while maintaining a heartwarming core.
The Haunting Evolution of Jay in ‘Ghosts’ Season 4
Rose McIver,the star of CBS’s hit comedy “Ghosts,” recently opened up about a pivotal Season 4 episode that dramatically shifts the dynamic between Jay and the show’s resident spirits. This episode marks a significant turning point, offering jay an experience unlike anything Sam, his wife, has ever encountered.
McIver revealed some captivating behind-the-scenes details, including her unique approach to embodying her character’s emotional journey.”Betsy [the voice actress for one of the ghosts] is not only one of the most talented, funny people I’ve ever worked with, but she’s such a generous and kind person,” McIver shared. “She took so much time to help me find some of the physicality in the voice. I found a gateway word to try to sound like her was ‘Stuart.’ The way she says ‘Stuart’ in the basement all the time. So every time I started to kind of lose a grip on my Nancy, I would come back to saying ‘Stuart’ repeatedly. I’m sure there’s gonna be a pretty good blooper reel of that.”
The episode’s innovative approach to showcasing Jay’s interaction with the ghosts was a collaborative effort. McIver praised director Richie Keen and co-star Utkarsh Ambudkar, stating, “Richie Keen, our director, I can’t say enough good things about him. It was a huge technical feat this episode,between all of the VFX and the three versions of Jay. He and Utkarsh navigated that really, really well on these very busy days. We have a packed schedule, and we shoot things with and without the ghosts. So it was a well-oiled machine.”
The episode’s creative execution allows Jay to experience physical contact with the ghosts for the first time, a unique viewpoint compared to Sam’s experiences. “I think something that’s particularly exciting is it actually gives Jay an experience that Sam has never had, which is to be in physical contact with the ghosts,” McIver explained. ”He’s able to hug them. He’s able to have this interaction with them that she has never had,and given that he has been on the back foot in communication for so long,I just think that’s a great gift that the writers gave Jay and Utkarsh. It just feels like a very pivotal episode in the whole series for us.”
This physical interaction is poised to significantly impact the show’s dynamics moving forward. “It’s empowering,” McIver noted. “I feel like it’s a nice balancing event for the whole show. For him to have something that she hasn’t experienced seems very important. So I think it can only lubricate his communication with the ghosts further and further and his understanding of who they are. We do see that in the episodes that follow,that I feel like there’s even more of a closeness between him and them. Although Jay was invested from day one, there’s kind of a weight to his investment now, which is really marked. It’s a big signifier in the show.”
Looking beyond this specific episode, McIver highlighted the compelling storylines developed for Sam this season. “I think the stuff that they’ve written for Sam this season has…” (The quote was incomplete in the original source.)
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McIver, known for their captivating portrayal of [Character Name], shared insights into the evolution of their character’s journey. “It’s been so, so much fun,” they stated. “A lot of the time, [Character Name] serves as a go-between for other characters. But now, we’re fleshing out who she is, understanding why she has such a need to belong. I’ve had a lot to sink my teeth into this year, and it’s been incredibly appreciated.”
Behind the Camera: McIver’s Directorial Debut
This season marks a significant milestone for McIver, who also stepped behind the camera to direct an episode. “I had the time in my life,” they explained. “I finished directing, and I can’t wait for it to air.I’ve been wanting to direct for a very long time. It’s been a really exciting journey to get here, and I feel like it’s come at the right time.” mciver expressed gratitude for the support of their cast and crew, adding, “I can’t imagine having kicked it off with a different team.I just can’t wait to do more.”
What to Expect from the Rest of the Season
The second half of the season promises a deeper exploration of several characters’ backstories. ”It’s always some of my favorite [episodes] when we get into these incredible flashbacks,” McIver revealed. “Not just from a character standpoint, but production design, costume, and makeup—everybody really steps up.So we get to go on a few journeys; we get outside the house a little. There’s a couple of adventures that take us away from Woodstone Mansion. We have some Pete-centric material coming up in the episode that I direct. So we get to learn a little bit about who he is and where he’s from.”
The Arrival of Alexander Hamilton
Perhaps the most anticipated event of the season is the introduction of Alexander Hamilton. “It’s incredible,” McIver enthused. “That episode is maybe one of the episodes I’ve been most excited for the whole show. Truly, when we read it on the page, it was so brilliant. With Brandon Scott Jones having so much of the workload, we all know we’re in for a treat.”
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Double teh Ghosts, Double the Laughs: Rose McIver on Ghosts‘ Holiday Hijinks
CBS’s Ghosts delivers side-splitting holiday cheer with a supernatural twist in its special two-part episode, featuring double posession and plenty of hilarious chaos.
Double Trouble
The holiday cheer at Woodstone Mansion takes a spooky turn as Sam (Rose McIver) and Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) welcome Jay’s family for Christmas. Things go from festive to frantic when they find themselves possessed by the mischievous spirits Nancy (Betsy Sodaro) and Pete (Richie Moriarty),adding a supernatural layer of complications to the familial chaos.
In an Inside Scoop interview, McIver delves into her experience embodying the iconic Nancy.
“It’s incredibly liberating getting to play Nancy,” she raves. ”Betsy Sodaro has done such an amazing job crafting this fan-favorite character. It was both a blessing and a challenge to step into those shoes!”
McIver highlights the collaborative spirit on set, revealing how Sodaro’s generous guidance helped her nailNancy’s unique essence.
“Betsy was incredibly helpful. She sent me videos of her reading all her lines, and I think it felt strange even for her, like she was auditioning herself! Inside Scoop shared a few laughs about it. It felt so generous of her,” McIver shared. “Playing a character like Sam who is so mindful and concerned about others, there’s something freeing about inhabiting someone like Nancy who doesn’t care what anyone thinks. She’s raw and present.”
The episode brims with impeccable comedic timing,with McIver’s portrayal perfectly complementing Ambudkar’s performance as Pete-possessed Jay. The double possession unleashes a torrent of hilarious energy,with Jay’s family adding another layer of comedic chaos.
The episode concludes on a cliffhanger, leaving viewers eagerly awaiting the next installment and its unfolding events. This special showcase’s the show’s unique strength: blending humor and the supernatural for an engaging and unique viewing experience.
Ghosts continues to be a hit, proving that a winning formula lies in blending comedy and the paranormal. The show’s success is a testament to its strong writing, talented cast and its ability to consistently deliver laugh-out-loud moments alongside heartwarming core.
A Haunting Evolution
Stepping into Season 4, McIver reveals a pivotal episode that dramatically shifts the dynamic between Jay and the mansion’s resident ghosts.
“This episode marks a turning point for Jay, an experience he’s never had before…that Sam has never had,” she teases. “Its really exciting.”
McIver spills behind-the-scenes details, including how she channeled Nancy’s unique voice.
“Betsy is one of the most talented, funny people I’ve ever worked with. She’s so generous, and she took so much time helping me find nancy’s physicality. I even found this gateway word to try to sound like her, it was actually ‘Stuart.’ The way she says ’stuart’ in the basement all the time. So whenever I started to lose my grip on Nancy, I would just repeat ‘Stuart’ over and over.”
McIver praises the collaboration on set: ”Richie Keen, our director, was incredible. Between all the VFX and three versions of Jay, it was a huge technical feat! he and Utkarsh navigated that incredibly well on very busy days. It was a well-oiled machine.”
For Jay,this episode allows physical contact with the ghosts for the first time,a unique outlook compared to Sam’s experiences.
“It’s empowering for Jay,” McIver explains.
“He’s able to hug them, interact in a way Sam hasn’t. Given that he’s been on the back foot in communication, it feels like a pivotal episode for the whole series.” Inside Scoop shared a few laughs about it. It felt so generous of her,” McIver shared. “playing a character like Sam who is so mindful and concerned about others, there’s something freeing about inhabiting someone like Nancy who doesn’t care what anyone thinks. She’s raw and present.”
The episode concludes on a cliffhanger, leaving viewers eagerly awaiting the next installment and its unfolding events. This special showcase’s the show’s unique strength: blending humor and the supernatural for an engaging and unique viewing experience.
Ghosts Continues to be a hit, proving that a winning formula lies in blending comedy and the paranormal. The show’s success is a testament to its strong writing, talented cast and its ability to consistently deliver laugh-out-loud moments alongside heartwarming core.
