An added bonus for the father of two?
“Generations can enjoy it at the same time,” he says of the beloved comedy series.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What’s a comedy movie that you watch again and again?
Rose McIver and Utkarsh Ambudkar on ‘Ghosts’.Bertrand Calmeau/CBS
What is a ghost story that you love?
I’m a huge fan ofThe Conjuringmovies.
They’re so scary and creepy and I love them.
Utkarsh Ambudkar on season 2 of ‘Ghosts’.Bertrand Calmeau/CBS
If I could only watch one horror movie, it would be the firstConjuring.
Is there a specific jot down of horror that is your favorite?
I’m a big fan of like exorcism movies or The Haunting of insert name of town or state.
Whether it is Connecticut, Delaware, Texas, or Wichita.
Have you worked with any of your heroes?
He is the godfather of hip-hop, and we were in the studio together!
To be able to be featured on a track with him is a pinch me scenario.
Who are some of your favorite AAPI comedic voices right now?
Hari Kondabolu has a new special out calledVacation Baby, which is phenomenal.
Him andHasan Minajare two of my favorite comedians.
Also, Punam Patel, who is also inWorld’s Best, is an incredible comedic actor.
She’s so damn good.
What was a TV show you loved as a child?
When I was a kid, I used to watchGet Smartreruns on Nick at Nite.
My parents would let me stay up and I could watch Maxwell Smart and all his shenanigans.
Also my mom and I used to watchFriendstogether and we bonded over it.
What is a TV show or movie you wish were on?
Any movie thatJean-Claude Van Dammehas been in!
I want to be in a Van Damme movie.
Just let that be known.
It’s a public service announcement from me.
What was the last show that made you laugh out loud?
Abbott Elementaryis incredible, shoutout to (showrunner)Quinta [Brunson].
Another I thought was funny, but more because of its charm isTulsa King.
Who is a rapper who was a big inspiration for you?
Andre 300, Slick Rick and Black Thought.
What is a show that people would be surprised you love?
I freakin' love them.
I will watch that thing for hours on end.
What song do you listen to for a mood booster?
You’re playing King Bumi in the newAvatarTV show.
Who was your favoriteAvatar: The Last Airbendercharacter other than Bumi?
He’s my guy.
He’s just trying to keep his cabbage clean.
Who is a rapper you feel is underrated?
Krayzie Bone from Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.
He’s got hooks for days.
Who is a rapper on the rise you’re enjoying right now?
His name is Benjamin Earl Turner.
He’s on the showBlindspottingand the boy’s disgusting with a pen.
Between those two, my Spotify gets filled up pretty quickly.
Who is a hero of yours you’d love to work with next?
I would love to work withQuentin Tarantino.
His aesthetic and the way he creates is just amazing.
Also, I would love to work withRyan Coogler.
For different reasons that are both on my dream list.
This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
Ghostsseason 2 finale airs May 11 on CBS.
