Eddie Murphy to Star in Peacock Drama Series ‘The Chairman’ From ‘Mad Men’ Creator Matthew Weiner

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What happened

Eddie Murphy is attached to star in “The Chairman,” a drama series in development at Peacock created by Matthew Weiner.

If greenlit, the project will mark his first-ever role in a live-action scripted series.

Key facts

  • If greenlit, the project will mark his first-ever role in a live-action scripted series.
  • Reported by Variety and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:30:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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Coverage timeline

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