Eddie Murphy is attached to star in “The Chairman,” a drama series in development at Peacock. The project is created by “Mad Men” creator Matthew Weiner, with the show being developed for live-action scripted television.
Across outlets, details beyond the main creative team are limited. Variety and Deadline report that Murphy would be taking on his first-ever live-action scripted series role, marking a return to scripted TV after a career that includes major film work and earlier television prominence. While specific plot information has not been disclosed, the series is described as a drama.
The reporting also aligns on production involvement: Variety names Universal Television and 101 Studios as production companies associated with the program. None of the sources provide information on casting beyond Murphy, release timing, or whether the series has been officially ordered or greenlit.
