'Breaking Bad's' Bryan Cranston to Direct 'Office' Episode

@rainnwilson/Instagram

Bryan Cranston and Rainn Wilson

Bryan Cranston is heading to NBC's The Office.

our editor recommends

'Breaking Bad': Two Surprising Actors Who Could Have Taken Bryan Cranston's Role

Emmys 2012: 'Breaking Bad' Star Bryan Cranston on Season 5, a 'Bad' Movie, and the Kardashians (Video)

While the three-time Breaking Bad Emmy winner -- and current nominee -- for best actor in a drama won't appear in front of the camera, Cranston instead will direct an episode of the comedy's ninth season, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

PHOTOS: Behind the Scenes of NBC's 'The Office'

Cranston, who most recently directed an episode of ABC's Modern Family, will helm an episode titled "Work Bus," scheduled to air Oct. 18. The Office becomes the latest series that Cranston has directed, including episodes of his own shows, Breaking Bad and Malcolm in the Middle.

"Free meth for The Office! (look who's directing…)," Office co-star Rainn Wilson announced via Twitter, posting the photo of the duo seen above.

The Office returns at 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, on NBC.

Email: Lesley.Goldberg@thr.com; Twitter: @Snoodit