Johnny English to return on the big screen

Los Angeles: Johnny English is set for a return to the big screen as Universal Pictures is bringing back the spy for a follow-up assignment.

Studio and UK-based shingle Working Title have assembled a sequel to the 2003 comedy starring Rowan Atkinson which will be helmed by Oliver Parker and are eyeing an August start date, Variety reported online. The first film parodying the James Bond secret agent, which was made on a budget of USD 40 million was able to rake in a mere USD 28 million stateside but was a global hit earning USD 161 million worldwide. The film was known by its tagline, `He knows no fear, he knows no danger, he knows nothing` and the sequel will see Atkinson reprising his role as the incompetent titular British spy who will fit into a similar mold and will likely be made in the same budget range as the first. PTI