Eddie Murphy to Make First Live Action TV Show Appearance
The series would mark Murphy’s first live-action scripted TV role, with Matthew Weiner writing and executive producing.
- Oscar-Nominated actor Eddie Murphy will star in 'The Chairman,' a new drama series in development at Peacock created by 'Mad Men' showrunner Matthew Weiner.
- While he has starred in around 40 movies since '48 Hours,' Murphy has never headlined a scripted series, having previously served as a cast member on 'Saturday Night Live' from 1980 to 1984.
- The series hails from 101 Studios and Universal Television, marking the first collaboration between NBCUniversal and the studio since CEO David Glasser began his deal in January.
- Best known for 'Mad Men,' Weiner will write and executive produce the show, his first series pickup since the 2018 Amazon Prime Video anthology 'The Romanoffs.'
- Plot details for 'The Chairman' remain undisclosed as the show remains in development, with Murphy and Weiner also serving as executive producers on the series.
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The actor had not had a fixed role on television since his passage through the comedy and variety show 'Saturday Night Live', in the 80s.
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