What does Rowan Atkinson think of Mr. Bean?

Rowan Atkinson described Mr. Bean as a "selfish, self-serving, anarchic child" whom he would not want to have dinner with.

How popular is the Mr. Bean character globally?

Mr. Bean is a huge international success, sold to over 190 countries with a YouTube channel boasting 35 million subscribers and over 12 billion views.

How does Rowan Atkinson decide on new projects?

Rowan Atkinson prioritizes viewership numbers and audience interest over critical reviews when deciding on the future of his shows.

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Atkinson Disses Mr. Bean: "Selfish Child"

11 Dec

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Summary

Rowan Atkinson dislikes Mr. Bean, calling him selfish and anarchic.
Mr. Bean is a global success with 190 countries and 35M YouTube subscribers.
Atkinson prioritizes viewer numbers over critics for future projects.

Atkinson Disses Mr. Bean: "Selfish Child"

Rowan Atkinson has expressed a critical view of his most famous creation, Mr. Bean, labeling the character a "selfish, self-serving, anarchic child." Despite the immense global popularity of Mr. Bean, which has reached over 190 countries and amassed billions of views on YouTube, Atkinson confessed he would not enjoy the character's company in real life.

In contrast to Mr. Bean's persona, Atkinson highlighted his role as Trevor Bingley in the Netflix show 'Man Vs Baby' as playing one of the nicest characters he has portrayed. He noted that many of his past characters, including Mr. Bean, Blackadder, and Johnny English, tend to be more negative or flawed.

Looking ahead, Atkinson indicated that decisions regarding future seasons of 'Man Vs Baby' will solely depend on viewership numbers, not critical reception. He stated his disinterest in reviews since the 20th century, asserting that audience engagement is the true measure of success for him.