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The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Rory McIlroy ‘looking more like Mr Bean every day' joke fans after revealing new look haircut ahead of Scottish Open
RORY McILROY was compared to Mr Bean actor Rowan Atkinson after debuting a new haircut. The Irishman is competing at the Genesis Scottish Open this week, with action getting underway on Thursday. Advertisement 2 Rory McIlroy sported a new haircut at the Scottish Open Credit: X @DPWorldTour 2 Fans compared his new look to Mr Bean Credit: Thames Television Archive He got a feel for the course at the Renaissance Club on Wednesday and revealed a new haircut. In a photograph shared to the official It led to a deluge of comments from fans who compared him to England films, and Blackadder. One said: "Rory low-key rocking the cut…" while a second posted: "That's Jonny English." Advertisement Read More on Rory McIlroy A third said: "He obviously asked the barber for a 'Mr Bean'" A fourth said: "I didn't know we needed a 4th Johnny English film s, but I'm not mad at it!" A fifth added: "Looking more and more like Mr Bean every day" and a sixth quipped: "Looks like And a seventh commented: "Why's Rory made himself look like Mr Bean?" Advertisement Most read in Golf The Scottish Open will be McIlroy's first competition since finishing in a tie for sixth at the Travelers Championship last month. Eagle-eyed fans spot Rory McIlroy's 'unrepeatable' magic trick in furious fit of rage at US Open And he is looking forward to trying to regain a title he last won in 2023. The world No2 said: "The one thing I would say about the last couple of weeks is I felt like I could detach a little bit more and sort of hide in a way. Advertisement "Sometimes you need that to completely get away. I feel like this world of golf can become all encompassing if you let it. " "It has been lovely to get back and see some familiar faces, and is the first time back playing in the UK since what happened at Augusta, which is a really nice feeling as well." He added: "I don't think I started out too well here, but I have learned how to play the course a little bit better. Advertisement "Obviously I had that great finish in 2023, then played well again last year, so I am looking forward to getting out there tomorrow."
Scottish Sun
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Rowan Atkinson speaks out on Mr Bean return rumours – 30 years after hit series ended
Keep scrolling to see what Rowan had to say about his beloved character bean again? Rowan Atkinson speaks out on Mr Bean return rumours – 30 years after hit series ended ROWAN Atkinson has addressed Mr Bean return rumours - 30 years after the hit series ended. The actor and comedian, 70, first appeared on television as hapless Mr Bean in 1990. Advertisement 4 Rowan Atkinson discussed Mr Bean return rumours Credit: ITV 4 The character originally appeared on TV from 1990 to 1995 Credit: Thames Television Archive 4 Mr Bean has reappeared in numerous media over the years Credit: Alamy However, the character's original ITV sitcom came to an end back in 1995. Speaking on Good Morning Britain, Rowan discussed whether he would revive his classic role. It saw Richard Arnold ask him: "What price to have you back doing a live-action version again?" Rowan replied: "Occasionally, I think about it. Is it worth it? Is there any need? Advertisement "It probably won't happen. Almost certainly won;t happen. But I have to say, it's not an impossibility." Since the initial sitcom concluded, the character Mr Bean has reappeared in other forms. This includes two feature films - Bean (1997) and Mr Bean's Holiday (2006), respectively. Mr Bean featured at the London 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony, in TV ads and several sketches for Comic Relief. Advertisement Rowan has also reprised the role for an animated series which has existed in three iterations. First from 2002 to 2004 followed by another run from 2015 until 2019. Inside Mr Bean actor Rowan Atkinson's jaw-dropping car collection including £400k Rolls Royce & Bentley with built-in TV The cartoon will return again this year, releasing in the UK on ITVX and Boomerang. Last year, it was reported that Rowan would be starring in a brand new Netflix comedy. Advertisement Titled Man vs Baby, it is a follow up to the actor's 2022 series Man vs Bee and sees the actor reprising his role as lead Trevor Bingley. Man vs Bee followed Trevor's disastrous experience housesitting a luxurious mansion filled with expensive artwork and classic cars. A new employee at House Sitters Deluxe, it's Trevor's first big job but it is hampered by a rogue bee that he can not catch. Not only does he injure himself while trying to overcome the bee, he causes destruction to the million-pound home he's been paid to look after. Advertisement The nine-part comedy series saw Rowan return to the small screen in a role similar to that of global hit Mr. Bean. Man vs Baby will see Trevor looking after a luxurious London penthouse, but this time he is faced with an unlikely foe - a baby. The new series consists of four 30-minute episodes and has been created and written by Will Davies & Rowan. 4 Could we see a live action Mr Bean once again? Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Rowan Atkinson speaks out on Mr Bean return rumours – 30 years after hit series ended
ROWAN Atkinson has addressed Mr Bean return rumours - 30 years after the hit series ended. The actor and comedian, 70, first appeared on television as hapless Mr Bean in 1990. 4 Rowan Atkinson discussed Mr Bean return rumours Credit: ITV 4 The character originally appeared on TV from 1990 to 1995 Credit: Thames Television Archive 4 Mr Bean has reappeared in numerous media over the years Credit: Alamy However, the character's original ITV sitcom Speaking on Good Morning Britain, Rowan discussed whether he would revive his classic role. It saw Richard Arnold ask him: "What price to have you back doing a live-action version again?" Rowan replied: "Occasionally, I think about it. Is it worth it? Is there any need? Read more on Mr Bean "It probably won't happen. Almost certainly won;t happen. But I have to say, it's not an impossibility." Since the initial sitcom concluded, the character Mr Bean has reappeared in other forms. This includes two feature films - Bean (1997) and Mr Bean's Holiday (2006), respectively. Mr Bean featured at the London 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony , in TV ads and several sketches for Comic Relief . Most read in News TV Rowan has also reprised the role for an animated series which has existed in three iterations. First from 2002 to 2004 followed by another run from 2015 until 2019. Inside Mr Bean actor Rowan Atkinson's jaw-dropping car collection including £400k Rolls Royce & Bentley with built-in TV The cartoon Last year, it was reported that Rowan comedy . Titled Man vs Baby, it is a follow up to the actor's 2022 series and sees the actor reprising his role as lead Trevor Bingley. Man vs Bee followed Trevor's disastrous experience housesitting a luxurious mansion filled with expensive artwork and classic cars . A new employee at House Sitters Deluxe, it's Trevor's first big job but it is hampered by a rogue bee that he can not catch. Not only does he injure himself while trying to overcome the bee, he causes destruction to the million-pound home he's been paid to look after. The nine-part comedy series saw Rowan return to the small screen in a role similar to that of global hit Mr. Bean. Man vs Baby will see Trevor looking after a luxurious London penthouse, but this time he is faced with an unlikely foe - a baby. The new series consists of four 30-minute episodes and has been created and written by Will Davies & Rowan. 4 Could we see a live action Mr Bean once again? Credit: Getty
