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Eddie Murphy linked to first live-action fiction series role
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Eddie Murphy is linked to a Peacock drama series, though the project has yet to receive final approval.
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Eddie Murphy is attached to *The Chairman*, a drama series in development at Peacock that could become his first role in a live-action fiction series, Nieuws.nl reports, citing Variety. The series has not received final approval. [1]
Matthew Weiner, the creator of *Mad Men*, devised the project. He and Murphy are both attached as producers. Weiner previously worked as a writer and producer on *The Sopranos*. The story of *The Chairman* has not yet been disclosed. [1]
Meaning and implications
The potential first is specific to live-action fiction. Murphy was previously a cast member of *Saturday Night Live* and voiced a character in the animated series *The PJs*, which he co-created. [1]
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