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Rowan Atkinson’s Man Vs Baby Tops Netflix as Filmmakers Confirm AI‑Assisted Infant Effects

Director testimony points to extensive VFX with machine learning to overcome infant filming limits.

Overview

  • Released on December 11 as a four-episode comedy, the series quickly reached No. 1 on Netflix charts tracked by FlixPatrol.
  • Director David Kerr detailed the use of identical twin babies alongside CGI, performance capture and machine learning to achieve consistent on‑screen expressions.
  • Framestore collaborated on building a fully CGI baby and on face‑replacement work that mapped the ‘hero’ baby’s face onto other infant performers.
  • Rowan Atkinson said he did not enjoy the filming process and remarked that, though he thinks the show is good, he can see “holes” in it.
  • Early reception skews positive from critics, with reports citing an around 80% Rotten Tomatoes score, while viewer reactions have been more mixed.