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Eddie Murphy Returns to TV in New Peacock Series
2 Oct
Summary
- Eddie Murphy stars in 'The Chairman', his first scripted TV series.
- Matthew Weiner of 'Mad Men' fame is creating the drama for Peacock.
- Murphy previously created animated shows 'The PJs' and 'The Royal Family'.
Eddie Murphy is set to star in his first scripted television series, a drama titled 'The Chairman' currently in development for Peacock. This marks a significant return to the small screen for the acclaimed actor, who rose to fame on Saturday Night Live and has since starred in numerous hit films.
The series hails from Matthew Weiner, the creator of the acclaimed 'Mad Men'. Weiner is writing and executive producing 'The Chairman' through his production company, which recently struck a deal with NBCUniversal. This project represents a new venture for the production company, known for its work on 'Yellowstone'.
While Murphy has never led a scripted series, he has a history of creating shows, including the 1990s animated comedies 'The PJs' and 'The Royal Family'. He will also serve as an executive producer on 'The Chairman'. Murphy's recent projects include the documentary 'Being Eddie' and the films 'The Pickup' and 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F'. His next film appearance will be in 'Shrek 5', slated for release next year.
