: While the film has a predominantly French setting, many of the "Parisian" scenes were actually filmed in Boston .
: Taking over from Kevin Kline, the legendary Monty Python member used his natural English accent despite his famous ability to mimic a French one. Steve Martin’s "Clouseau Sense" subtitle The Pink Panther 2
Critics often compared Martin’s performance to the "mad genius" of , noting that while Martin brought a 1970s "wild and crazy guy" energy, he struggled to capture the same edge of uncertainty that Sellers perfected. Ultimately, the film’s modest $76 million box office (on a $70 million budget) effectively ended this iteration of the franchise. The Movie Review: 'The Pink Panther 2' - The Atlantic : While the film has a predominantly French
: Director Harald Zwart included a subtle nod to his hometown, Fredrikstad, Norway, by placing a flag for the Norwegian football team Fredrikstad FK in a rucksack during one scene. Ultimately, the film’s modest $76 million box office
: The production brought together a massive variety of international talent, including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (India), Jean Reno (France), Alfred Molina (UK), Andy Garcia (Cuba/USA), and Yuki Matsuzaki (Japan).
: Martin viewed his version of Clouseau as someone who is always "one step ahead" even when he appears to be failing, a trait he dubbed "Clouseau sense". Interesting Production Trivia
: While the title refers to the legendary diamond (so named because a flaw in its centre resembles a leaping panther), the name has also become synonymous with the animated character seen in the opening credits, which became a global star in its own right. Critical Legacy