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Eddie Murphy's Pink Panther Reveal, Shrek 5 Return, and Untold Beyoncé Tale

Eddie Murphy's Pink Panther Reveal, Shrek 5 Return, and Untold Beyoncé Tale

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Eddie Murphy has dominated the headlines this week thanks to several high-profile announcements and memorable public appearances. The biggest headline came from Murphy himself when, in a surprise conversation with Al Roker on NBCs Today, he revealed he is officially set to become the new Inspector Clouseau in the upcoming Pink Panther reboot. With a signature grin, Murphy confirmed, "Im Inspector Clouseau in the next Pink Panther," sending both Roker and fans into a frenzy. The news, originally tipped by Deadline last year, is now cemented by Murphy own words, and the move positions him to join the legacy of Peter Sellers and Steve Martin in this iconic comedic role. He joked about the French character now possibly being Haitian or Black, adding his unique chemistry and humor to the reboot, and entertainment industry analysts already call this a potential major milestone in his late-career resurgence.

In that same media blitz, Murphy brought fresh details about his in-demand calendar. Hes deep in development on a George Clinton biopic, starring as the legendary Parliament-Funkadelic frontman, and hes officially recording lines for Shrek 5, confirming to Entertainment Weekly and AOL that "Shrek 5 is set to be released in 2025 and Im already back as Donkey." There was also a viral moment from his recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, where Murphy shared a never-before-told story about working with Beyoncé and Jennifer Hudson during Dreamgirls. The tale offered a candid window into his sense of humor and rapport with other stars, sparking waves across social media as Parade and PEOPLE shared the clip and praised Murphys storytelling.

In podcast circles, Eddie Murphy was featured on a new episode of Marc Marons WTF, discussing his early days as a Black teenager breaking into comedy. The episode has drawn praise for its honesty and humor, circulating widely across Twitter and Instagram. While touring is off the schedule for now—SeatGeek and other ticket outlets confirm no listed live dates—fans continue buzzing about his recent work, including his role in Netflixs The Pickup alongside Pete Davidson, which Murphy discussed in Variety as part of his evolving approach to action comedy at 64.

On the business front, Murphy is also trending as the Haunted Mansion, his recent family comedy, has shot up Disney Plus charts according to ScreenRant, reflecting his uncanny staying power with both new and returning fans. Meanwhile, Murphy stoked fan excitement for the distant future by confirming to IMDb hes already planning Coming to America 3, but playfully insists he will not do it until he is 75, promising fans another long-gestating sequel in the vein of Coming 2 Americas multi-decade wait.

No controversies or negative news have been tied to his name in the past week. Murphys activity on social channels has generally featured promotion for his movie work and podcast appearances, with trending clips and quotes from TV interviews adding to the anticipation. The consensus among film industry sources is that Murphy, as he approaches 65, is not just reliving his legacy but rewriting it, stacking up major projects that could define the next era of his already legendary career.

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