Actor Rowan Atkinson has been spotted in Aylesbury filming scenes for a new show.
The 66-year-old, who is best known for portraying Mr Bean throughout the 1990s, was seen in the town shooting segments for the new Netflix comedy Man vs Bee.
It has been reported that he had been shooting scenes in the town since August 9 and was seen ‘filming at the old courthouse’, according to an eyewitness.
Man Vs Bee filming at the old court house in town. There is a green screen in the courtyard and a fake sign on the wall that says HMP Wandsworth. A new series for Netflix with Rowan Atkinson.
Posted by The Aylesbury Grapevine on Tuesday, 10 August 2021
Plans for the comedy were confirmed back in December last year, with the Netflix UK & Ireland Twitter page revealing the news.
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In their statement, they said: “Renowned actor and comedian Rowan Atkinson plays a new character in this riotous comedy.
“A man finds himself at war with a bee while housesitting a luxurious mansion.
BEAN THERE ROWAN ATKINSON ON THE SET OF MAN Vs BEE FOR NETFLIX IN AYLESBURY' Like his smash hit Mr Bean series, the new show is described as a physical comedy
Posted by Aylesbury & District News on Thursday, 12 August 2021
“Who will win, and what irreparable damage will be done in the process?”
MAN VS BEE: Renowned actor and comedian Rowan Atkinson plays a new character in this riotous comedy. A man finds himself at war with a bee while housesitting a luxurious mansion. Who will win, and what irreparable damage will be done in the process? 🐝
— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) December 14, 2020
It has also been reported that there will be 10 episodes that will run for 10 minutes in the first series, but its release date has not yet been revealed.
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