Funnyman Seth Rogen’s debut as a masked crimefighter in upcoming superhero movie The Green Hornet has been delayed for a second time, following more production setbacks.

French filmmaker Michel Gondry stepped in to take charge of the comic book movie in July, replacing director Stephen Chow.

Shooting is now set to begin this week and Sony bosses have confirmed the late lensing has forced another delay, reports Daily Variety.

The Green Hornet is now set to hit theatres in the U.S. in December 2010 - five months later than its last slated release.