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Eddie Murphy to Lead Peacock Drama ‘The Chairman’ Created by Matthew Weiner
The project, produced by Universal Television and 101 Studios, is still in development and has no plot details released.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Eddie Murphy has been attached to star in “The Chairman,” a drama series in development at Peacock and created by former “Mad Men” showrunner Matthew Weiner, Variety reported on Oct. 1.
The series will be produced by Universal Television and 101 Studios, the latter run by “Yellowstone” executive producer David Glasser under a first‑look deal with NBCUniversal that began in January. It will also be the first project to emerge from ex‑Paramount executive Chris McCarthy’s consulting arrangement with NBCUniversal.
Murphy and Weiner are listed as producers. The show would be Murphy’s first live‑action scripted television role; his only prior TV credit was voice work on the animated series “The PJs.” No plot details have been disclosed.
Key facts
- Eddie Murphy is attached to star in Peacock drama “The Chairman.” (variety.com)
- The series is created by Matthew Weiner, former creator of “Mad Men.” (variety.com)
- Universal Television and 101 Studios will produce the series. (variety.com)
- It will be the first live‑action scripted series role for Murphy. (variety.com)
- Chris McCarthy’s new NBCUniversal consulting deal backs the project. (variety.com)
Sources
- [1] variety.com — originally reported as “Eddie Murphy to Star in Peacock Drama Series ‘The Chairman’ From ‘Mad Men’ Creator Matthew Weiner”
