Variety reports the series is in development at Peacock and comes from ‘Mad Men’ creator Matthew Weiner.
Variety reports Eddie Murphy is attached to star in ‘The Chairman,’ a drama series in development at Peacock from ‘Mad Men’ creator Matthew Weiner. Deadline describes the project as a move into scripted TV for Murphy.
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Positive accounts welcomed Eddie Murphy leading a Peacock drama from Matthew Weiner as a long-awaited showcase for the star, while negative replies questioned why Hollywood casts comedy actors in drama or called the project unnecessary.
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Positive accounts welcomed Eddie Murphy leading a Peacock drama from Matthew Weiner as a long-awaited showcase for the star, while negative replies questioned why Hollywood casts comedy actors in drama or called the project unnecessary.
Based on 20 sentiment-bearing replies from 18 accounts across 4 conversations.
Deadline reports that the ‘Love Island USA’ host is set to star in the project from Brannon Braga and Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door. TVLine describes it as a reality-TV satire set on an asteroid colony.
Variety says the first eight episodes will debut on premiere day, with additional episodes airing in 2027.
