Rowan Atkinson shoots scenes for new Netflix series about a man terrorised by a BEE

Rowan Atkinson was on location on Wednesday filming his new Netflix comedy Man Vs Bee.

Seen out and about in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, the former Mr Bean actor, 66, wore a checked shirt, grey jeans and brown loafers as he took instructions from crew members as they stood in the street.

The new show was co-created by Rowan and Will Davies, who previously worked on the Johnny English film franchise, which featured Rowan as the title character. 

A story, Bee story: Rowan Atkinson was on location on Wednesday filming his new Netflix comedy Man Vs Bee

Described as a ‘physical comedy series’, Man Vs Bee follows Rowan’s character battling the flying pest.

10 episodes of 10 minutes are being shot for the streaming platform.

‘Renowned actor and comedian Rowan Atkinson plays a new character in this riotous comedy,’ Netflix said when they announced the commission last winter. ‘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?’

On location: Seen out and about in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, the former Mr Bean actor, 66, wore a checked shirt, grey jeans and brown loafers as he took instructions from crew members as they stood in the street

Physical comedy: Man Vs Bee follows Rowan’s character battling the flying pest

Rowan cemented his place as one of the UK’s best physical comics, having played Mr Bean from 1990-2007.

His final turn as the hapless loner was in the movie Mr Bean’s Holiday, although he did make a one-off appearance in 2012, for a live performance as part of the London Olympics Opening Ceremony.

He also voices the character for an animated spin-off series, and ITV is reportedly planning a 30th anniversary documentary Happy Birthday Mr Bean.   

Commissioned: 10 episodes of 10 minutes are being shot for the streaming platform