While Ghosts has a lot of good guest stars, I still can't get over how cleverly self-referential the CBS sitcom's best season 2 guest role proved. The ghosts of CBS's Ghosts give the sitcom a lot of opportunities to make historical jokes, but not all of these gags are concerned with far-flung periods in history, like the Viking invasions or the Revolutionary War. Flower's Ghosts storylines feature a lot of jokes about the counterculture of the '60s, while Pete's obsession with '80s pop culture is central to his bond with Sam's husband Jay.
Similarly, Trevor's death in the late '90s allows Ghosts to affectionately skewer the pop culture of the period. With 2024 heralding the arrival of both an Ice Spice album and an A24 movie titled Y2K, it is fair to say that nostalgia for this era is in full swing. Ghosts season 4's hiatus means that only one of the outing's episodes has centered on Trevor so far, but the character has already mentioned his fondness for a forgotten '90s rom-com in this episode. However, his funniest pop culture reference came earlier in the series.
Tara Reid's Role In "Trevor’s Body"
In season 2, episode 14, "Trevor’s Body," '90s icon Tara Reid turned up at Trevor’s memorial service to stand in for his brother. Trevor’s brother knew that Tara Reid was his celebrity crush in life, which makes sense given the timing of Trevor’s death. Reid was at her most famous in the late '90s, starring in Urban Legend, American Pie, The Big Lebowski, and Cruel Intentions in quick succession. In a hilariously silly moment, Trevor did his best to ensure that Reid died while at the Woodstone B&B so he could be with her ghost forever.
"Reid’s charmingly self-aware role stands out as the show’s best cameo so far."
Although his efforts were thwarted by Sam, Trevor remained pleased by the prospect that Reid had attended his funeral service. Although Ghosts season 4's first episodes didn't feature a similarly starry cameo from an actor playing themselves; Reid’s charmingly self-aware role stands out as such.
The Ingenious Twist
Trevor's actor Asher Grodman admitted to People Magazine that he was shocked when Reid acknowledged the pilot episode’s mention of her and "geeked out" when she tweeted about it. As such; he was delighted when Reid appeared as herself in "Trevor’s Body," surprising audiences with more than just a payoff for an earlier gag.
"Like Ghosts season 4’s Sass storyline; Trevor’s plot humanized a character who initially seemed like little more than a stereotypical finance bro."
Trevor‘s childish desire to get his parents back together was endearing; making attempts against Reid hilariously contrasting. During her role; she inadvertently ruined their reunion before it began by pointing out advances made towards her by Trevor‘s father—requiring humor only someone like Tara could nail perfectly!
A Memorable Guest Star
The first three seasons have included great guests—and news regarding Nat Faxon soon playing Alexander Hamilton suggests improvement! Yet personally speaking: no one compares quite favorably enough yet compared against how effectively built upon existing screen history seen through roles played thus far alongside others within show itself (especially those focused around ‘90 s-era commentary).
- Brandon Scott Jones: Isaac Higgintoot
- Roman Zaragoza: Sass
- Danielle Pinnock: Alberta
- Rebecca Wisocky: Hetty
- Richie Moriarty: Pete
- Asher Grodman: Trevor