Matthew Weiner exits Peacock drama The Chairman over creative differences
New showrunners are already set for the Eddie Murphy series, and the writers' room is pausing for two weeks.
Matthew Weiner has left The Chairman, the Peacock drama series set to star Eddie Murphy, over creative differences with the show's producers, according to Variety.
Replacement showrunners are already on board and will be announced soon, and the writers' room is taking a two-week hiatus.
The Chairman was announced in October 2026, with Murphy set to lead the cast and Weiner attached to write and executive-produce.
Weiner created Mad Men and later made The Romanoffs for Amazon in 2018, which was cancelled after a single season.
Quick answers
Who is starring in The Chairman on Peacock?
Eddie Murphy is set to star in the drama series.
Why did Matthew Weiner leave The Chairman?
He exited over creative differences with the show's producers, according to Variety.
Who will run The Chairman now?
New showrunners are already on board and will be announced soon.