AceShowbiz - Acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro is set to make a surprising comeback to television by reprising his role in the longest-running live-action sitcom ever, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. This announcement comes amid his busy schedule, including multiple projects and a highly anticipated return to the Academy Awards.

In just over a week, Guillermo del Toro will mark his sixth Academy Awards nomination thanks to his latest film, Frankenstein. Over the past twenty years, the celebrated director has been a frequent presence at the Oscars, earning nods for works such as Pan’s Labyrinth, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, The Shape of Water, Nightmare Alley, and Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio. Among these five previous nominations, he has won three times. This year, Frankenstein, starring Jacob Elordi and Oscar Isaac, has secured nine nominations, making it a strong contender for multiple wins at the upcoming ceremony.

Beyond his award season achievements, del Toro remains remarkably active in filmmaking. Alongside Frankenstein, he is developing two additional projects. One is an animated adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s fantasy novel titled The Buried Giant, also in partnership with Netflix. The other is a thriller called Fury, which reunites him with Oscar Isaac following their collaboration on Frankenstein.

Amid these cinematic endeavors, del Toro recently shared a glimpse of his return to television. Taking to social media, the director posted a behind-the-scenes photo showing himself as the disheveled character Pappy McPoyle, a role he last portrayed in Season 11 of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. This teaser suggests that the upcoming eighteenth season will feature a McPoyle-centric episode, marking del Toro’s return to the comedy series.

Fans of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia will be pleased to hear that the new season appears to be progressing without significant delays. Filming has been underway for several weeks, and cast members Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson, Charlie Day, and Glenn Howerton have been actively sharing updates on social media. Unlike past seasons where multi-year gaps occurred, Season 18 seems poised for a more timely release schedule.