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.

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