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Eddie Murphy to Star in First TV Series The Chairman

Original: Eddie Murphy Stars in First TV Series, Matthew Weiner’s THE CHAIRMAN

Eddie Murphy will headline The Chairman, marking his first starring role in a television series. The project comes from Matthew Weiner, the creator of Mad Men. Entertainment outlets are reporting the casting news, which is being read as a notable step for Murphy, who has largely built his career in film, and a high-profile return to television for Weiner.

Why now: The unexpected pairing of Eddie Murphy with Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner on a television series is new casting news driving coverage.

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• Eddie Murphy Stars in First TV Series, Matthew Weiner’s THE CHAIRMAN · Yahoo
• Eddie Murphy Stars in First TV Series, Matthew Weiner’s THE CHAIRMAN · nerdist.com

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