Upcoming ‘Pink Panther’ remake with Eddie Murphy has left fans divided

nme.com:

Eddie Murphy is in talks to be the main character in a new Pink Panther remake, but not not everyone is looking forward to the new film.The Beverly Hills Cop star is set to take on the lead role of Inspector Clouseau in a new remake of the Pink Panther movies.

Developed by MGM, the comedy will be based on the classic property, and follow the adventures of the bumbling inspector who investigates a case surrounding the ‘Pink Panther’ jewel.The project is set to be directed by filmmaker Jeff Fowler, who recently took on the role for the Sonic The Hedgehog film starring Jim Carey, Idris Elba and James Marsden.

It also features a script written by Chris Bremner, with Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich (Aladdin) producing via Rideback.Ryan Halprin is named as executive producer, while Larry Mirisch and Julie Andrews will also be involved in the production of the film.According to sources (via The Hollywood Reporter), the upcoming project will be a hybrid between live-action and CGI.

It is also reported to follow the plot of a “buddy cop movie” — featuring Clouseau and a CGI pink panther teaming up for the first time.Upon the announcement of the forthcoming film, fans have taken to social media to share their thoughts on the project — with many taking a less-than-enthusiastic approach to another remake being in the works.“This sounds like a terrible idea,” one wrote. “Perhaps Inspector Clouseau should not be remade.