JASON BATEMAN is hoping to step behind the camera to direct a new comedy movie.

The Horrible Bosses funnyman is in talks to helm Bad Words, about a man who exploits a loophole to enter a national kids spelling competition, according to Variety.

Bateman, who is also lined up to play the lead role, has gained experience as a director while working on TV show Valerie's Family and taking charge of several episodes of Arrested Development and Family Matters.

Bad Words will mark Bateman's debut as a movie director.

07/11/2012 12:17