Rowan Atkinson is set to reprise his role as the hapless Trevor Bingley in a brand-new Netflix comedy Man vs Baby, following the success of his 2022 series Man vs Bee. The new series, created and written by Atkinson alongside Will Davies, will see the 69-year-old actor once again navigating chaos, this time in a luxurious London penthouse — with a baby as his unexpected adversary.
Man vs Bee introduced viewers to Trevor, a new employee at House Sitters Deluxe, whose first assignment involved house-sitting a mansion filled with priceless art and classic cars. His battle with a rogue bee resulted in mayhem and destruction, much to viewers’ delight. The series was praised for its reliance on Atkinson’s signature visual comedy, reminiscent of his globally beloved Mr. Bean.
In Man vs Baby, Trevor is back, but his challenge has shifted from an insect to an infant, promising another round of mishaps and hilarity. The series will consist of four 30-minute episodes, and production is currently underway.
Promotional images for the show have already sparked excitement, with fans laughing over photos of Atkinson’s face hilariously photoshopped into scenes from other Netflix hits. One image features him alongside Michelle Keegan in a scene from Fool Me Once, while another places him in One Day with Eleanor Tomlinson. A third shows him stepping into Gillian Anderson’s role as Jean Milburn in Sex Education.
Fans on X (formerly Twitter) have shared their excitement, with comments like:
“I hope the third season is Man vs Bean, where it’s just him fighting himself in character as Mr Bean!”
“Atkinson’s visual humour is timeless. Dialogue jokes might not always translate, but anyone can relate to a man desperately battling disaster after disaster. I can’t wait for Man vs Baby!”
Meanwhile, Atkinson’s return to the big screen is also being teased. Rumours suggest he could reprise his role as the bumbling spy in a fourth Johnny English film. Though he previously ruled out the possibility, Atkinson recently admitted during a Reddit AMA: “Never say never.”
With no release date announced for Man vs Baby, fans will have to wait a little longer to see Trevor Bingley’s next comedic escapade.