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For his first Netflix series, Rowan Atkinson targets a bee
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In order to generate as much attention as possible, Netflix likes to announce new productions in bulk.
Like now in England, where the streaming service presented seven new series, including horror, science fiction, romance and comedy.
For the latter, Netflix has won Rowan Atkinson, known worldwide as Mr. Bean.
The character of the childish egomaniac functioned largely through physical comedy, and so did the new series »Man vs.
Bee «is obviously going in this direction.
It is about a man who is supposed to take care of a luxurious property and is terrorized by a bee.
It is possible that in the ensuing war the beautiful villa will be reduced to rubble.
The series should consist of ten episodes of ten minutes each.
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Inspired by "Monsieur Hulot" and Buster Keaton: Rowan Atkinson in his star role as "Mr.
Bean «
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Rowan Atkinson began his career on British radio in 1979, where he did satirical interviews with fictional greats.
This was later followed by a television career that resulted in the success of "Mr.
Bean «, a series that ended in 1995 and is still immensely popular.
Especially on social media: three different Mr Bean channels have over 30 million subscribers on YouTube, and 98 million fans follow him on Facebook.
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