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- Eddie Murphy confirmed during an interview on Today show that he will start in a restart of The pink panther franchise as inspector Jacques Clouseau
- Steve Martin last portrayed the iconic detective in the 2006 The pink panther and a 2009 sequel, and Peter Sellers originated in several comedies made in the 1960s, 70s and 80s
- “Well, he must be French, but he could also be Haitic,” said Murphy when asked if his clouseau will be French
Eddie Murphy Has a new franchise on your hands.
The actor, 64, was revealed during an interview with Today show which was broadcast on Monday July 28, that he will start in a new The pink panther film while marketing his new action comedy Pickup.
“I’m getting ready to make a George Clinton, Parliament Funkadelic. I’m getting ready to make George Clinton,” said Murphy. “(I’ve already started Shrek 5. And i will be – i am inspector clouseau in the next Pink panther. “
“Yes, I’m the new Clouseau,” he added after Today co-host Al Roker Expressed surprise at Murphy’s announcement.
When Roker asked Murphy if he will play Clouseau – detective popularized by Peter Sellers in the franchise’s original films in the 1960s and 70s – as French, Murphy laughed and said, “Maybe.” He added, “Well, he must be French, but he can also be Haitic. I will tell you, he is black. He is black, safe.”
The pink panther Movies started with comedy from 1963, who played sellers as inspector Clouseau, who has the task of catching a jewel thief who intends to steal a diamond called “The Pink Panther.”
Seller, who died in 1980 at the age of 54, recalled his role in a number of films in the franchise in the 60s, 70s and 80s. Steve Martin Also the lead role as the character in a reboot 2006 and a 2009 sequel. The franchis is known for its Iconic theme song And animated opening sequences, which have an anthropomorf pink panther.
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Several stores reported that Murphy was in calls to start in a new Pink panther Film back in May 2023. As Murphy told Today Visa, he also works with a biopik that would see him produce funk music legend George Clinton, 84, as Amount First reported back in November 2024.
Out of the coming fifth Shrek Film, Murphy also recently told Screen gall That he will express his iconic character donkey in a standalone film that starts production in September.
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“Usually I am the young Maverick guy. And now I’m the old voice,” Murphy told Today Show to choose roles at this time in his life. “When you get our age, you have to pay. If you whip any ass when you are our age, you also whip your own ass.”
Murphy last appeared in the holiday film 2023 Candy Cane Lane and 2024’s Beverly Hills COP: Axel F. After Pickup Starting to stream on Prime Video August 6, Murphy will next appear on the big screen when Shrek 5 Meet theaters on December 23, 2026.
