# Eddie Murphy to lead reboot of “Pink Panther”

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**Created:** [July 30, 2025, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eddie-murphy-to-lead-reboot-of-pink-panther/1021527 "2025-07-30T20:38:49Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 31, 2025, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eddie-murphy-to-lead-reboot-of-pink-panther/1021527/23 "2025-07-31T19:27:16Z")

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That’s not my dog.

I agree they would have to change the set up, as Eddie is not a good ‘bumbler’. But that was the crux of the movies. If you leave that out, why not just invent a new character?

Where did the name Pink Panther come from anyway?

> [@Si\_Amigo](#):
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> Peter Sellers, who was an absolute genius in other films I’ve liked.

The Party springs to mind.

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