Richard Curtis reveals he’s working on an updated version of Mr Bean

Mr. Bean could be set to make a comeback as the show’s co-writer Richard Curtis works on a new take on the comedy hit.

The character, played by compatriot Rowan Atkinson, first appeared onscreen over 30 years ago on the 1990 sitcom and was an instant hit with audiences.

According to The Sun, funny viewers are used to seeing that he will have become more cranky in his old age in the new version of Richard.

Back in action: Mr. Bean could be set to make a comeback as the show’s co-writer Richard Curtis works on a new take on the comedy hit (Rowan Atkinson pictured in character)

Richard, 64, said: ‘Old Bean is what we think we’re doing now. ”

The series, which aired until 1995, was followed by two feature films with Rowan, 66, reprising his role in each.

Fans of the series will be able to relive some of the character’s best moments in the ITV documentary Happy Birthday Mr Bean which airs Sunday.

MailOnline has reached out to representatives for Richard Curtis and Rowan Atkinson for comment.

Character: According to The Sun, funny viewers are used to seeing that he will have become more cranky in his old age in the new version of Richard

It comes after Rowan recently admitted he found the portrayal of Mr. Bean to be ‘stressful and exhausting’ – and hinted that he would never play the part again.

The actor is in the process of developing an animated film of the popular character, but said he finds the “ weight of responsibility unpleasant, ” meaning he “ doesn’t like the to play ”.

He said: “ I don’t really like playing with him. The burden of responsibility is not pleasant. I find it stressful and exhausting, and I look forward to the end.

Speaking in an interview with Radio Times, Rowan said: ‘After making an animated TV series we are now on the verge of developing an animated film for Mr. Bean – it’s easier for me. to interpret the character vocally and visually.

Success: The character first appeared onscreen over 30 years ago on the 1990 sitcom and was an instant hit (pictured as the character at the 2012 London Olympics)

“I don’t really like playing with him. The burden of responsibility is not pleasant. I find it stressful and exhausting, and I look forward to the end.

“ I actually don’t like the process of creating anything – with the possible exception of Blackadder, because the responsibility of making this series funny was on many shoulders, not just mine. ”

The English star Johnny is not surprised at his character’s success, saying, “ Mr. Bean’s success has never surprised me.

“To see an adult behave in a childish way without realizing his inadequacy from a distance is fundamentally funny.

Comeback: Richard said: ‘Old Bean is what we now think we are doing’ (Rowan pictured in 2007)

“The fact that the comedy is visual rather than verbal means that it has also enjoyed international success.

Rowan wrote and starred in Blackadder between 1983 and 1989 and said that the most optimistic one can be about a revival is that it is “ certainly not impossible. ”

Speaking on whether Edmund could resurface, he said: “ It’s certainly not impossible. It’s about as optimistic as it gets, and I’d rather not speculate on when that might be sorted out.

But Blackadder represented the creative energy we all had in the ’80s. Trying to replicate that 30 years later wouldn’t be easy.

Show: The series, which aired until 1995, was followed by two feature films with Rowan reprising his role in each