Overview

• Murphy transitioned from talks to a firm commitment by announcing on Today that he will portray Inspector Jacques Clouseau.
• He said the detective will be Black and hinted at French or Haitian roots as part of the character’s reinvention.
• Amazon MGM Studios is moving forward with the reboot in early development, with Jeff Fowler directing and Dan Lin, Julie Andrews, Larry Mirisch and Jonathan Eirich producing.
• The iconic role was originated by Peter Sellers in 1963 and later revived by Steve Martin in 2006 and 2009.
• The casting news arrives as Murphy juggles other projects, including Shrek 5 and a George Clinton biopic, marking a new phase in his career.