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Eddie Murphy To Star In Scripted TV Series 'The Chairman' For Peacock

Original: Eddie Murphy Moves Into Scripted TV With ‘The Chairman’ For Peacock From Matthew Weiner

Eddie Murphy is moving into scripted television with 'The Chairman', a new series ordered by Peacock from 'Mad Men' creator Matthew Weiner. It marks a rare scripted TV project for Murphy, who is best known for film comedy and stand-up, and teams him with one of TV's most acclaimed drama writers for the streaming service.

Why now: A major film star taking a lead scripted TV role with a celebrated showrunner is a notable industry development.

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