Eddie Murphy is taking a dramatic turn in his career because the Saturday Night Live alum and movie star is taking on scripted TV in Peacock‘s upcoming series The Chairman. After the show was announced, it has since been revealed that a major change is happening behind the scenes as the initial showrunner, Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner, has exited the project.
Yes, Eddie Murphy, best known for his comedic work, is set to star in a drama that was originally going to be helmed by Weiner, who also penned episodes of The Sopranos. As we gear up for The Chairman, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about the upcoming title, based on the details currently available, and stay tuned for more as the project takes shape.
When will The Chairman premiere?
The Chairman doesn’t currently have a premiere date, and without any information about production timelines, it’s too difficult to predict when the series will make its debut. When it does arrive, The Chairman will stream exclusively on Peacock.
Who stars in The Chairman?
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Eddie Murphy is currently the only star attached to feature in The Chairman so far, but stay tuned for news about additional casting as the series takes shape. This is the first major scripted TV role for Murphy, who was previously featured in Saturday Night Live and has done voice work in animated shows, including The PJs and The Royal Family.
What is The Chairman about?
According to Deadline, The Chairman doesn’t currently have a logline, and details about the series are being kept under wraps for now, but we’ll keep you informed as the mystery behind the premise unravels.
Who is making The Chairman?
The Chairman originally hailed from creator Matthew Weiner, whose most recent series was 2018’s The Romanoffs on Prime Video. He previously created Mad Men, which ran on AMC, and wrote and executive produced episodes of The Sopranos. It has since been announced by Deadline that Weiner would step back from showrunner duties as the writers’ room goes on a two-week hiatus to find another. Stay tuned to find out who will take the spot following Weiner’s exit. The new show is produced by 101 Studios and Universal Television.
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