Eddie Murphy to Star in First Scripted Series The Chairman at Peacock
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Eddie Murphy is set to make his scripted television debut as a series regular in "The Chairman," a new drama series in development at Peacock by Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner.
- The show will be produced by 101 Studios and Universal Television, marking the first collaboration between NBCUniversal, 101 Studios, and Chris McCarthy under his overall deal with NBCUniversal.
- This will be Murphy’s first TV series regular role since his time on Saturday Night Live from 1980 to 1984, which launched his comedy career.
- Murphy is known for his extensive film career, including roles in the Beverly Hills Cop franchise, The Nutty Professor, and voice work in the Shrek franchise, and received an Academy Award nomination for Dreamgirls.
- Matthew Weiner, a nine-time Emmy winner, is renowned for creating and running Mad Men and has also worked on The Sopranos, The Romanoffs, Becker, and Are You Here.
