Question 1

Why did Jean Reno agree to return for The Pink Panther 2?

Accepted Answer

Jean Reno reprised his role due to his good experience on the previous film, friendship with Steve Martin, joy at working again with Alfred Molina, and pleasure at working between Paris and Boston.

Question 2

What personal touch did director Harald Zwart include from his hometown?

Accepted Answer

Zwart included a flag for the Norwegian soccer team Fredrikstad FK in Ponton's sons' rucksack, visible when they compare medals with Inspector Clouseau.

Question 3

Why did Steve Martin immediately accept to return as Inspector Clouseau?

Accepted Answer

Steve Martin immediately accepted because of his love for the character and the opportunity to do very physical, burlesque comedy.

Question 4

How did The Pink Panther 2 perform in France despite its French connections?

Accepted Answer

Despite a French setting, a French detective hero, and popular French actor Jean Reno, the film was a huge commercial failure in France, lasting only one week in most major multiplexes.

Question 5

What mission brings Inspector Clouseau together with international detectives?

Accepted Answer

When legendary treasures including the Pink Panther Diamond are stolen, Chief Inspector Dreyfus assigns Clouseau to a team of international detectives to catch the thief and retrieve the artifacts.

Question 6

Why did Jean Reno agree to return for The Pink Panther 2?

Accepted Answer

Jean Reno reprised his role due to his good experience on the previous film, friendship with Steve Martin, joy at working with Alfred Molina again, and pleasure at working between Paris and Boston.

Question 7

What surprising detail connects the film to director Harald Zwart's hometown?

Accepted Answer

Zwart includes objects from his hometown Fredrikstad in all his movies; here, a flag for the Norwegian soccer team Fredrikstad FK appears in Ponton's sons' rucksack.

Question 8

Why did Aishwarya Rai Bachchan quickly accept her role in the film?

Accepted Answer

She grew up watching the original films and Steve Martin's previous work, and knew families would enjoy it, especially her husband's niece and nephew.

Question 9

What was the film's unexpected fate in France despite its French connections?

Accepted Answer

Despite a French setting, a French detective hero, and popular French actor Jean Reno, it was a huge commercial failure in France, lasting only one week in most major multiplexes.

Question 10

How did John Cleese approach playing Chief Inspector Dreyfus in this sequel?

Accepted Answer

John Cleese, taking over from Kevin Kline as Dreyfus, uses his own English accent in the film, though he is capable of a very amusing French accent.

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