Eddie Murphy to Lead Peacock’s ‘The Chairman’ From ‘Mad Men’ Creator Matthew Weiner

Skip to content The drama series marks the star’s first leading role in scripted TV October 1, 2026 @ 4:48 PM Eddie Murphy attends the 51st AFI Lifetime Achievement Award: A Tribute Celebrating Eddie Murphy at Dolby Theatre on Apr. 18, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Kayla Oaddams/WireImage) Eddie Murphy will star in “The Chairman,” a drama series in the works at Peacock hailing from “Mad Men” creator Matthew Weiner. Murphy is slated to star in and executive produce the series, which is in development at the streamer. Plot details have yet to be announced The series will be produced by 101 Studios and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, marking the first collaboration between NBCUniversal and 101 Studios since CEO David Glasser and 101 Studios kicked off their first-look film and TV deal at NBCUniversal in January. The project also marks the first collaboration with former Paramount Global as co-CEO Chris McCarthy, who exited his post for a producing role with NBCUniversal with the aim of managing the company’s relationship with new recruit Taylor Sheridan. “The Chairman” marks Murphy’s first scripted TV role to date as well as his first television series regular role since NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” which he departed in 1984. Elsewhere in TV, he executive produced Fox animated series “The PJ’s.” More to come …