(CNN) Who ya gonna call? Paul Rudd, apparently.

The "Ant Man" star has announced he will join the next installment of the "Ghostbusters" franchise.

In a video posted to social media on Thursday, Rudd said, "I can't wait to join the cast this fall for 'Ghostbusters.' In fact, I'm sliming myself right now."

Director Jason Reitman, whose father Ivan Reitman directed the first two "Ghostbusters" films, is helming the new movie.

Reitman drew criticism earlier this year after appearing to criticize the all-female "Ghostbusters" remake.

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