US EditionEddie Murphy Reveals He's Playing a Pivotal Role In a New Pink Panther Film Reboot
FRANCE, JUL 29 – Eddie Murphy will revive the iconic French detective role originally played by Peter Sellers, continuing the Pink Panther legacy with a new film announced for release.
- Eddie Murphy confirmed on July 28, 2025, during a Today show appearance, that he will star as Inspector Clouseau in the new Pink Panther reboot film.
- Murphy's casting continues the long-standing tradition of the character Inspector Clouseau, originally portrayed by Peter Sellers beginning in the 1960s, followed by Steve Martin in the mid-2000s sequels, with the reboot encountering development hurdles prior to Murphy joining the project.
- During the interview, Murphy addressed embodying Clouseau’s French identity cautiously, saying, "Maybe," and also discussed his evolving roles and challenges acting in action films at age 64.
- Murphy stated, "I'm the new Clouseau," called himself "the old voice of reason," and remarked, "If you whip somebody's ass when you're our age, you kind of whip your own ass, too," highlighting his mature perspective.
- Murphy's new role suggests a pivotal addition to his career, joining upcoming projects like Shrek 5 and The Pickup, reflecting his continued influence in comedy and action genres.
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Eddie Murphy is taking on the role of Inspector Jacques Clouseau in the new Pink Panther film. The actor confirmed to Today that he will play the lead role in the film about the bumbling detective.
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Eddie Murphy Reveals He's Playing a Pivotal Role In a New Pink Panther Film Reboot
Legendary actor Eddie Murphy is getting in front of the camera once again — and this time, it’s for a really fun role. The comedian recently revealed he is going to be part of an upcoming Pink Panther film in a pivotal role. "And I'm going to be — I'm Inspector Clouseau in the next Pink Panther," Murphy casually announced during an appearance on the Today show on July 28. "Yeah, I'm the new Clouseau.”Today show co-anchor Al Roker went on to ask …
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