Shrek 5 (2026)

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.“I’m getting ready to do a George Clinton, Parliament-Funkadelic. I’m getting ready to do George Clinton,” he told Al Roker about playing the funk music legend in an interview that aired July 28 on TODAY.“(I’ve) already started ‘Shrek 5.’ And I’m going to be — I’m Inspector Clouseau in the next ‘Pink Panther,'” he continued.“Wait, what?” asked a surprised Al.“Yeah, I’m the new Clouseau,” Murphy replied.“You’re the new Inspector Clouseau?” Al asked.“Yeah, I’m the new Clouseau,” the “Beverly Hills Cop” star confirmed.British actor Peter Sellers on the set of The Return of the Pink Panther written and directed by American Blake Edwards.Al then asked if Murphy, 64, will be French in the film, like the character is.“Maybe,” he coyly responded while laughing. “Well, he has to be French, but he could also be Haitian. I will tell you, he’s Black. He’s Black, for sure.”The role of the bumbling Inspector Clouseau was originated by Peter Sellers in 1963’s “The Pink Panther,” and he appeared in multiple sequels before his death.Steve Martin took on the role in the 2006 reboot “The Pink Panther,” and reprised the part in “The Pink Panther 2” in 2009.Steve Martin as the character Jacques Clouseau filming on the set of “Pink Panther 2” located at the Musee du Petit Palais on Aug. 23, 2007 in Paris, France.Murphy, who has been linked to Inspector Clouseau for years, also has his eyes on another famous 1960s film, previously saying he’s interested in remaking the 1963 comedy “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.”Murphy acknowledged his roles have have changed over the years, as he’s shifted away from the wisecracking upstart to a more mature presence.“Usually I’m the young maverick guy. And now ‘I’m the old voice of reason,” he said, while also pointing out the trouble that comes with doing action films when you’re not so young anymore.“When you get our age, you have to pay,” he continued. “If you whip somebody’s ass when you’re our age, you kind of whip your own ass, too.”This story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:Pete Davidson Reveals Best Parenting Advice From Co-Stars Eddie Murphy, Keke PalmerBilly Joel Opens Up About Being a Dad to 2 Young Daughters in His 70s: ‘I Have Time’Eat the Majority of Your Calories Before This Time of Day, a Dietitian Says

Eddie Murphy is revealing some news up about a couple of upcoming projects he’s working on! The 64-year-old actor and comedian will be reprising his voice role of Donkey in the upcoming fifth Shrek movie, and he’s also set to go out and star in his own spinoff movie. While promoting his other new movie [...]

Murphy revealed what we can expect from Donkey's star turn on screen. The post Shrek’s Donkey Spinoff Movie Gets a Positive Release Update After a Year of Silence appeared first on ComicBook.com.

Eddie Murphy says that his beloved ass, Donkey, will be getting his own spin-off Shrek movie three years from now.