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The laughter is coming home for the holidays. The first official glimpse of Rowan Atkinson's upcoming comedy series, 'Man vs. Baby,' has been made public by Netflix, who also revealed that the series will debut worldwide on 11th December. In it, Atkinson's unfortunate character Trevor Bingley makes a comeback, exchanging his battle with a bee for a much more unexpected friend: a kid. The teasers suggest that this might be Atkinson's most delightfully chaotic Christmas yet, complete with festive settings, nursery mishaps, and his signature physical humour.
A New Challenge for Trevor Bingley: Baby Over Bee
The high-stress life of housesitting a tech mansion, which backfired spectacularly in 'Man vs. Bee,' has been abandoned by Trevor Bingley in 'Man vs. Baby,' who is now employed as a quiet school caretaker. However, destiny steps in when he agrees to spend the Christmas break taking care of an opulent penthouse in London.
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An unexpected turn of events happens on the last day of term: Trevor is left to care for a genuine baby after no one arrives to pick up the Baby Jesus from the school nativity. "With a penthouse to guard and a baby to burp, will Trevor be able to experience the quiet Christmas he aspires for, or will festivities spiral into chaos?" the official description teases.
The craziness is further highlighted by the teaser photographs, which show Atkinson holding the infant while surrounded by Christmas trees and holiday décor, looking overwhelmed and wide-eyed.
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From Mr. Bean to Holiday Bedlam
Accidents are nothing new to Rowan Atkinson; his grasp of physical humour and awkward circumstances is evident in his roles as Mr. Bean, Johnny English, and Trevor in 'Man vs. Bee.' After its June 2022 premiere, the nine-episode original 'Man vs. Bee series' swiftly rose to prominence as a Netflix comedy.
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'Man vs Baby,' directed by David Kerr and produced by HouseSitter Productions, marks Atkinson's comeback as an actor and co-creator, working once more with writer Will Davies. With four episodes that last about 30 minutes apiece, the new series will be short. Fans can anticipate joyful mishaps, endearing mayhem, and a series that embraces the unexpected as the 11th December premiere date draws closer. It is expected to turn a straightforward premise into a joyful sequence of escapades.
