Eddie Murphy is set to headline his first live-action scripted series, a drama titled 'The Chairman' created by 'Mad Men' creator Matthew Weiner for Peacock.

Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy is attached to star in a new drama series titled The Chairman, currently in development at Peacock. The project is created by Matthew Weiner, the writer and producer known for his work on Mad Men and The Sopranos. While Murphy has an extensive filmography, this role would mark his first-ever appearance in a live-action scripted television series.

Production and Development Details

The series is being produced by Universal Television and 101 Studios, a company led by Yellowstone executive producer David Glasser. The project is the first to emerge from a deal between 101 Studios and NBCUniversal that began in January, and it also involves the consulting role of former Paramount executive Chris McCarthy. Both Murphy and Weiner are set to serve as executive producers on the show.

Background of the Creators

Matthew Weiner has not had a series picked up since his 2018 Amazon anthology, The Romanoffs. His career includes significant work on The Sopranos and the seven-season run of Mad Men on AMC. Eddie Murphy, who began his career on Saturday Night Live from 1980 to 1984, has previously created and provided voice work for the animated series The PJs in the 1990s, but has otherwise focused his career on film and comedy specials.