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Eddie Murphy to star in first scripted TV series 'The Chairman'

Original: Eddie Murphy is heading back to the small screen for his first scripted series. The ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ and ‘Coming To America’ star, who got his start on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ is to star in ‘The Chairman,’ a drama series from ‘Mad Men’ creator Matthew Weiner t

Eddie Murphy will return to television for the first scripted series role of his career, starring in 'The Chairman', a drama created by 'Mad Men' creator Matthew Weiner. Murphy, who began his career on 'Saturday Night Live' and is known for 'Beverly Hills Cop' and 'Coming To America', has largely worked in film in recent decades, making the move to prestige television notable for fans and the industry.

Why now: A major film star and comedy legend taking his first scripted TV role, from the creator of 'Mad Men', is a surprising casting story.

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• Eddie Murphy is heading back to the small screen for his first scripted series. The ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ and ‘Coming To America’ star, who got his start on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ is to star in ‘The Chairman,’ a drama series from ‘Mad Men’ creator Matthew Weiner t · facebook.com

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