Recast/cast a Panther film?

[Dreyfus]

If you could recast a Panther film or even cast a new one now who would you choose to play each part?

The Pink Panther (2006)
Clouseau: Geoffrey Rush
The Phantom: Sam Neill
Dreyfus: Malcolm McDowell
Ponton: Jean Reno
Nicole: Rachel McAdams
Xania: Beyonce

[Clouseau]

interesting idea, Dreyfus... can't say i really see Rush or McAdams working too well in those roles, but everybody's entitled to their opinions, i guess... interesting that you decided to include The Phantom, too, but didn't make the switch back to Cato...

[Dreyfus]

I just generally forgot about Cato, come to think of it, I can't see any other actor in the role, other than Burt Kwouk.

I also think Christopher Lee would have made a good Dreyfus. I remember seeing him do a French accent, I can't remember the film though.