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Rowan Atkinson Says He Dislikes Mr Bean, Calling the Character a "Selfish, Self-Serving" Child

At a London screening, Atkinson said any continuation of his Netflix Man Vs… series depends on viewing figures.

Overview

  • Speaking at a screening for Netflix's Man Vs Baby in London, Atkinson said he would not want to have dinner with Mr Bean and described him as an anarchic child.
  • He contrasted Mr Bean with Trevor Bingley in Man Vs Baby, calling Trevor one of the nicest characters he has played.
  • Atkinson said there are no current plans for a third season of the Man Vs… series and that renewal will be based on audience numbers.
  • He noted he has not read reviews of his work since the 20th century and views viewership as the sole measure of success.
  • Despite his personal view, Mr Bean remains a major global franchise sold to more than 190 countries with a YouTube channel of about 35 million subscribers and over 12 billion views.