Eddie Murphy confirms he will be playing Inspector Clouseau in the new Pink Panther movie
The Oscar-nominated actor, 64, revealed the news during an interview on the Today show, having been in talks for the role since 2023.
Murphy teased that while the character is famously French, his portrayal of Clouseau will be Black.
Fans have reacted with divided opinions to Murphy stepping into the iconic role, previously played by Peter Sellers and Steve Martin.
The original Pink Panther series, starring Peter Sellers, began in 1963, while later remakes featuring Steve Martin were critically derided.
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