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Eddie Murphy Teams With Mad Men Creator for Peacock Series
Original: The Chairman: Eddie Murphy, "Mad Men" Creator Team for Peacock Series
Eddie Murphy is teaming up with Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner for a new series titled The Chairman, set up at Peacock. The project pairs one of comedy's biggest stars with the acclaimed drama writer, and details on plot and casting remain scarce. The announcement is drawing attention for the unlikely combination of Murphy's comedic clout and Weiner's prestige drama pedigree on a streaming platform still building its original slate.
Why now: The pairing of a major film star with the creator of Mad Men is a high-profile, unexpected collaboration.
Eddie MurphyMatthew WeinerPeacockThe ChairmanMad Men
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- The Chairman: Eddie Murphy, "Mad Men" Creator Team for Peacock Series · Bleeding Cool News
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