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Universal and Working Title have confirmed that Johnny English 2 will begin production this summer.

The project, which was first mooted last year, will see Rowan Atkinson reprise his role as the inept British secret agent from the 2003 comedy.

St Trinian's helmer Oliver Parker will direct the follow-up.

Though the modestly-budgeted Johnny English only pulled in $28 million at the US box office, it turned an impressive profit with $161 million in cinema ticket sales across the globe.

Digital Spy