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Netflix ‘Man Vs Bee’: 5 things to know about the comedy series starring Rowan Atkinson

Rowan Atkinson, who is 67 years old, will be making his Netflix debut this June

Audiences and fans who have grown up watching Mr Bean and still love the cartoon are going to be really excited with this piece of news. Mr Bean aka Rowan Atkinson is returning to screens again but this time in a Netflix series titled ‘Man Vs Bee’.

Netflix has other series to offer in this category like ‘Maid’, ‘The Pentaverate’, ‘He’s Expecting’ and so on. But if you are an Atkinson fan, then here's all you need to know about ‘Man Vs Bee’.

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When is ‘Man Vs Bee’ releasing and where can you watch it?

The awaited comedy series ‘Man Vs Bee’ is releasing globally on June 24, 2022 at 3:01 am EST on Netflix.

What is ‘Man Vs Bee’ all about ?

Just like the title of the series states, ‘Man Vs Bee’ is going to be a nine-episode comedy series revolving around the lovable dad Trevor (Rowan Atkinson) who gets a new job at a luxurious mansion as a housesitter, but then a bee enters the picture. Will Trevor be able to keep things in control or will the fuzzy black and yellow bee run circles around him? Looking at the poster and trailer, we know that viewers are going to love enjoying this chaotic comedy series.

The official synopsis reads, “Renowned actor and comedian Rowan Atkinson plays a new character in this riotous comedy. When lovable, but bumbling, dad Trevor lands a new job as a housesitter, his first assignment is a luxurious mansion filled with priceless artwork, classic cars and an adorable dog called Cupcake. But when a bee lands on the scene, can Trevor keep everything under control, or will their raucous rivalry just lead to increasingly disastrous consequences? And what irreparable damage will be done in the process? See the chaos unfold in this watch-together zippy comedy series of short-sized episodes”.

Who stars in ‘Man Vs Bee’?

The following star cast has been confirmed for the series.

Rowan Atkinson as Trevor

The BAFTA Awards winning star and comedian Rowan Atkinson is loved by fans as Mr Bean and his role in the 'Johnny English' film franchise series. Atkinson started his acting career in 1979 in a television special where he played himself in 'The Secret Policeman’s Ball'. Over the years, the English comedian has appeared in over 30 television series and 20 films. Now, the 67-year-old will be making his Netflix debut with this series.

One will also see Tom Basden, Jing Lusi, Greg McHugh, Claudie Blakley and several others in the series.

Creators

The nine episodic series has been created by Rowan Atkinson and William Davies. The series has been produced by Chris Clark and directed by David Kerr.

Trailer

The teaser and trailer for ‘Man Vs Bee’ have not been released yet. We will update this space as soon as it is out.