Eddie Murphy affirms his part in the 'Pink Panther' movie
In an exciting turn of events, Eddie Murphy has confirmed that he will be starring in the upcoming Pink Panther reboot, taking on the iconic role of Inspector Jacques Clouseau. The actor made the announcement during an interview on the Today show on July 28, 2023 [1].
Murphy's portrayal of Clouseau will mark a significant departure from the traditionally white French character, as he has indicated that his version of the character could also be Haitian. Emphasizing the change, Murphy stated, "He's Black. He's Black, for sure." This casting decision is a departure from the original Pink Panther films of the 1960s and 1970s, where the character was played by Peter Sellers, and more recently by Steve Martin in a 2006 reboot and a 2009 sequel [2].
The new Pink Panther movie promises to be a heist action comedy, blending live-action and CGI elements. While specific plot or character details beyond Murphy’s ethnicity have not been fully disclosed yet, fans have expressed mixed reactions to this casting and character reinterpretation [3].
Meanwhile, Eddie Murphy is also promoting his forthcoming film The Pickup, which is set to release on Amazon Prime Video alongside the Pink Panther reboot on August 6, 2025 [4].
Co-host of Today, Al Roker, was stunned by the revelation of Murphy playing Inspector Clouseau. During the interview, Murphy humorously responded to Roker's question about depicting Clouseau as French with "Maybe," adding, "Well, he has to be French, but he could also be Haitian" [5].
The original Pink Panther movie, which first hit the screens in 1963, starred Peter Sellers as Inspector Clouseau [6]. The reboot will be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video on August 6, 2025.
References: 1. Today Show Interview with Eddie Murphy 2. Eddie Murphy to Play Black Inspector Clouseau in Pink Panther Reboot 3. Fans React to Eddie Murphy Playing Inspector Clouseau in Pink Panther Reboot 4. The Pickup Release Date and Streaming Information 5. Eddie Murphy's Humorous Response to Playing Inspector Clouseau as French 6. Original Pink Panther Movie Release Date and Cast
- Eddie Murphy's announcement about starring as Inspector Jacques Clouseau in the upcoming Pink Panther reboot has sparked a flurry of news discussions, involving not just the movies-and-tv industry, but also entertainment and ethnic representation in Hollywood.
- The departure of Eddie Murphy as the new Inspector Clouseau in the Pink Panther reboot from the original French character, as well as the reboot's blending of live-action and CGI elements, is generating widespread entertainment news coverage, with critics and fans sharing varied opinions.
