Rowan Atkinson, the beloved English actor and comedian, is best known around the world as Mr. Bean. For many who grew up in the ’90s, that character is more than just funny, it’s pure nostalgia. But Rowan’s talent goes far beyond Mr. Bean. Over the years, he’s starred in many comedy shows and films, including his 2022 Netflix hit Man vs Bee, where he played a man hilariously battling a bee inside a fancy mansion.
Now, this winter, Rowan is making a grand comeback as the same character, Travis Bingley, in a new series titled Man vs Baby. The show is set to premiere on December 11, 2025, and promises another dose of laughter and chaos.
The trailer for Man vs Baby brings back Rowan’s signature humor and slapstick charm. This time, Travis Bingley has taken an easier job as a school caretaker, hoping for a peaceful life. But, of course, things don’t go as planned. Just before Christmas, he gets an offer to look after a luxurious London penthouse. Everything seems perfect until the final day of school, when no one shows up to collect Baby Jesus from the nativity play. That’s when Travis ends up babysitting for the holidays — and chaos begins all over again.
The trailer is full of laughter, mischief, and typical Mr. Bean-style disasters. Fans say it’s classic Rowan Atkinson, physical comedy, expressive acting, and total mayhem.
Man vs Baby is a four-part series and a direct follow-up to Man vs Bee. In the previous show, Travis tried to take care of a high-tech mansion but ended up in a hilarious war with an annoying bee. This time, the trouble isn’t flying, it’s crying. Instead of chasing a bee, he’s now chasing after a baby, and it looks just as chaotic.
The trailer’s release sent fans into a frenzy online. One user wrote, “Oh my goodness, I’m so happy. After Man vs Bee, there’s finally a sequel!” Another commented, “It’s like Baby’s Day Out meets Mr. Bean, I’ve missed him so much.” Many fans also pointed out how no matter what role he plays, people will always see Rowan as Mr. Bean.
One fan shared, “I grew up watching you, still watching you. Much love and Merry Christmas to you, Mr. Atkinson.” Another said, “Rowan can never miss. Everything he does is gold. Pure talent.”
Rowan Atkinson’s long career proves just that. He has starred in beloved films such as Bean, Mr. Bean’s Holiday, and even voiced Mr. Bean: The Animated Series. Beyond Mr. Bean, he appeared in movies like Four Weddings and a Funeral, Love Actually, The Witches, Never Say Never Again, and Scooby-Doo. He even voiced Zazu in Disney’s The Lion King.
With Man vs Baby, Rowan is once again bringing his timeless humor back to screens, just in time for Christmas. Fans can expect chaos, laughter, and that familiar, heartwarming silliness that only Rowan Atkinson can deliver.