Actor Rowan Atkinson has been spotted in Hertfordshire filming scenes for a new Netflix show.

Iconically known for portraying Mr Bean, the 66-year-old was spotted filming segments for the new Netflix comedy Man vs Bee around the high street in Bovingdon on Friday (August 13).

Since August 9, Atkinson was seen around Hertfordshire and also in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, shooting segments.

An eyewitness said that he was seen "filming at the old courthouse" in Aylesbury.

Man Vs Bee filming at the old court house in town. There is a green screen in the courtyard and a fake sign on the wall that says HMP Wandsworth. A new series for Netflix with Rowan Atkinson.

Posted by The Aylesbury Grapevine on Tuesday, 10 August 2021

The series is said to be a new 10-part comedy series and tells the story of a man who finds himself at war with a bee while housesitting in a mansion.

BEAN THERE ROWAN ATKINSON ON THE SET OF MAN Vs BEE FOR NETFLIX IN AYLESBURY' Like his smash hit Mr Bean series, the new show is described as a physical comedy

Posted by Aylesbury & District News on Thursday, 12 August 2021

It is part of seven new Netflix projects that will be produced in the UK.

Anne Mensah, vice president of UK original series at Netflix, said: “Setting up a team entirely based in the UK was always about being able to better connect to the fantastic programme makers we have here – to provide a space for writers, producers and actors that feels local, friendly and familiar but also provides talent the opportunity to make shows that will impact on a global scale.

“UK-made stories really do speak to the world. I couldn’t be more excited by the mix of people who are now producing for Netflix.”

She added: “It’s the people – the talent both in front of and behind the screen – that makes us the second biggest producing territory for Netflix outside the US.

“This was always about building a base and setting up the business in the UK for the long-term and there is so much more to come.”

In a statement announcing Man vs Bee, Netflix said: “Renowned actor and comedian Rowan Atkinson plays a new character in this riotous comedy.

“A man finds himself at war with a bee while housesitting a luxurious mansion.

“Who will win, and what irreparable damage will be done in the process?”

The release date has not been revealed.