Peacock Taps Eddie Murphy for Upcoming Drama Series 'The Chairman'
The drama project brings together the iconic comedian and ‘Mad Men’ mastermind Matthew Weiner.
Summary
Eddie Murphy is attached to star in a new drama series in development at Peacock titled 'The Chairman'
The project is created by 'Mad Men' showrunner Matthew Weiner and produced by Universal Television alongside 101 Studios
If officially greenlit the show will mark Murphy's first-ever live-action scripted television role
Peacock is currently developing an original drama series titled The Chairman, set to star comedy legend Eddie Murphy. The project is created by Mad Men showrunner Matthew Weiner, marking Murphy’s first live-action scripted television role if officially ordered to series.
While specific storyline details remain under wraps, the series is being produced by Universal Television alongside David Glasser’s 101 Studios. The Chairman also serves as the first project to originate from former Paramount executive Chris McCarthy’s consulting deal with NBCUniversal. Both Murphy and Weiner are attached as executive producers.
The venture pairs two influential creative figures. Murphy’s career spans four decades of landmark work across stand-up, Saturday Night Live, and blockbuster feature films like Beverly Hills Cop and Coming to America. Meanwhile, Weiner is best known as the creator and showrunner of AMC’s acclaimed drama Mad Men, as well as a writer and executive producer on HBO’s The Sopranos.
Development on The Chairman remains underway, with further announcements regarding production timelines expected as the project progresses.
