Eddie Murphy Could Take On a Career First in Peacock's 'The Chairman'

Variety reports that Eddie Murphy is set to lead "The Chairman," a drama Peacock is developing with Matthew Weiner, the creator of "Mad Men." Weiner created the new project. Peacock has not yet given the series a go-ahead. If it does, the part would be the first role of its kind for Murphy, according to the trade publication.

With reporting from Variety.