“Matthew Weiner Exits Eddie Murphy Peacock Series ‘The Chairman’ as Showrunner | Nova Globa” — what this page in the network covers. Matthew Weiner, the creator of 'Mad Men,' has stepped down as showrunner, writer, and executive producer of 'The Chairman,' an upcoming Peacock drama starring Eddie Murphy. The series, produced by David Glasser's 101 Studios and Universal Television, is now seeking a new showrunner. Matthew Weiner, the creator of 'Mad Men,' has stepped down as showrunner, writer, and executive producer of 'The Chairman,' an upcoming Peacock drama starring Eddie Murphy.
The series, produced by David Glasser's 101 Studios and Universal Television, is now seeking a new showrunner. The project remains in development at Peacock, and Murphy is still attached to star. The departure of Weiner, known for his meticulous storytelling, could impact the series' creative direction, but the star power of Murphy and the backing of major studios keep expectations high. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.