Hilary Duff is definitely back on the small screen!  After landing the lead on Barely Legal, the new NBC comedy series based on the true life story of Kathleen Holtz, an exceptional lawyer and the youngest person to pass the California bar exam, the former Lizzie McGuire star has acquired yet another TV gig.  According to Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello, the 21-year-old actress will be appearing in an upcoming episode of CBS' Ghost Whisperer.

There's no word yet on when Duff's Ghost Whisperer episode will air.  It has been hinted, however, that she'll be playing a "beautiful woman of mystery" may have been involved in the death of some guy.

Evidently, Duff and Ghost Whisperer lead star Jennifer Love Hewitt, who plays Melinda Gordon, are close friends.  This casting stint marks Duff's first appearance on the CBS paranormal drama, and her first guest stint following her appearance on George Lopez and Joan of Arcadia.

Aside from acquiring her new series Barely Legal, Duff will also be given the chance to make cameos and have storylines on already-existing shows on NBC.  Her current wish list includes The Office and 30 Rock.  And while she's certainly trying to make her presence felt on the small screen once again, she remains busy with several upcoming big screen projects, including the drama Greta, where she plays the title character, Foodfight!, where she lends her voice to Sunshine Goodness, and Stay Cool, a comedy flick where she portrays a student who has the hots for Mark Polish.  All three movies are currently in production and are expected to hit theaters later this year.

In other news, Jennifer Love Hewitt will reportedly direct the upcoming episode of Ghost Whisperer. The episode, entitled “Body of Water,” is slated to air tomorrow at 8pm ET/PT on CBS.


-Kris De Leon, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
Source: EW
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