Renowned comedian, Eddie Murphy, assumes the role of Inspector Clouseau in the revived Pink Panther franchise.
In an exciting turn of events, comedian and actor Eddie Murphy has been cast as the lead character, Inspector Jacques Clouseau, in the upcoming comedy-mystery film "The Pink Panther." The announcement was made during a televised appearance on the Today show in July 2025.
Murphy's portrayal of Clouseau is expected to bring a fresh take to the character, with the actor emphasizing that Clouseau "has to be French, but he could also be Haitian." He confirmed that "he’s Black. He’s Black, for sure." This casting follows previous iconic portrayals by Peter Sellers and Steve Martin.
Directing the film will be Jeff Fowler, known for his work on "Sonic the Hedgehog." Chris Bremner is writing the script, and the production is being handled by Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich. Murphy is also involved in several other projects, including a George Clinton biopic and "Shrek 5."
The film "The Pink Panther" is a reboot of the comedy-mystery series, which originally began with Peter Sellers' portrayal of Inspector Jacques Clouseau in the 1963 film. Sellers played the role in five sequels until his death in 1980. After Sellers, comedian Steve Martin took on the role, starring in two films as Inspector Clouseau, released in 2006 and 2009.
No further details about the release date or other cast members of "The Pink Panther" have been disclosed at this time. The film is a new project that has been announced, marking a return to the beloved series for audiences worldwide.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting reboot of "The Pink Panther," featuring the talented Eddie Murphy as Inspector Jacques Clouseau.
[References] [1] Murphy, E. (2025, July). Interview on the Today show. NBC. [2] Fowler, J. (Director). (n.d.). The Pink Panther. Amazon MGM Studios. [3] Lin, D., & Eirich, J. (Producers). (n.d.). The Pink Panther. Amazon MGM Studios. [4] Bremner, C. (Writer). (n.d.). The Pink Panther. Amazon MGM Studios. [5] Murphy, E. (Actor). (n.d.). The Pink Panther. Amazon MGM Studios.
Eddie Murphy's upcoming role as Inspector Jacques Clouseau in "The Pink Panther" promises a fresh take on the classic character, aligning with a series of entertaining movies and TV content produced by Amazon MGM Studios. This reboot of the comedy-mystery series, initially popularized by Peter Sellers, is set to captivate audiences worldwide.
