Matthew Weiner exits Peacock drama series 'The Chairman'
The showrunner departs the Eddie Murphy project over creative differences, sources say.
At a glance
- Matthew Weiner is no longer involved with "The Chairman" at Peacock
- Eddie Murphy is attached to star in the series
- The project was announced less than a month before Weiner's exit
- Creative differences led to the departure
Matthew Weiner has left the drama series "The Chairman," which is in development at Peacock with Eddie Murphy attached to star, according to sources. The project was announced less than a month ago.
Weiner's departure came about due to creative differences, sources told Variety.
Why it matters
The exit marks a significant change for a high-profile streaming project involving a major film star and an established television producer.
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