Eddie Murphy confirmed on the 'Today' show that he will star in a reboot of 'The Pink Panther' franchise as Inspector Jacques Clouseau. Peter Sellers originated the role in 1963's 'The Pink Panther,' and Steve Martin later played the part in a 2006 reboot film.

As if Eddie Murphy weren’t already synonymous with iconic franchises, the veteran comic and actor revealed today that he’d soon be taking on the famed role of Inspector Clouseau in a new Pink Panther movie.

Eddie Murphy is going to think pink. The comedy legend has revealed that he will take on the role of Inspector Clouseau in a new “Pink Panther” movie. Murphy, who stars in the upcoming action comedy “The Pickup,” with Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer, said playing the iconic character is on the docket of his upcoming projects.