MGM has been trying to resurrect The Pink Panther franchise for several years now. The property is one of MGMs only big “brands,” so of course they want to get it up and running again. After several failed attempts at getting Mike Myers for the part, MGM has offered the role to Steve Martin. Variety reports that Martin hasn’t commited to the role and that several “sources” report that Martin is not sure he is up to taking on the legendary Peter Sellers role. The project is entitled The Birth of the Pink Panther and is written by Len Blum. The film will be produced by Ivan Reitman.