Everything we know about Ben Affleck’s The Accountant 2 so far. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
In the 2016 film “The Accountant,” Ben Affleck portrays a forensic accountant with autism who leads a double life, working for both the U.S. Treasury Department and criminal organizations. Following its success, a sequel titled “The Accountant 2” is in the works. The original film was a box office hit, grossing over $155 million worldwide, surpassing its $44 million budget. Recently, “The Accountant” saw a resurgence in popularity on Netflix, ranking fourth on the list of the most-watched movies globally from March 25th to March 31st, 2024.
Plot of The Accountant 2
When Treasury Agent Marybeth Medina’s (Cynthia Addai-Robinson) former superior is brutally murdered by unknown assailants, she turns to the enigmatic Christian Wolff ( Ben Affleck) for his unique expertise. Christian, joined by his estranged brother Brax (played by Jon Bernthal), a skilled operative, applies his unorthodox...
In the 2016 film “The Accountant,” Ben Affleck portrays a forensic accountant with autism who leads a double life, working for both the U.S. Treasury Department and criminal organizations. Following its success, a sequel titled “The Accountant 2” is in the works. The original film was a box office hit, grossing over $155 million worldwide, surpassing its $44 million budget. Recently, “The Accountant” saw a resurgence in popularity on Netflix, ranking fourth on the list of the most-watched movies globally from March 25th to March 31st, 2024.
Plot of The Accountant 2
When Treasury Agent Marybeth Medina’s (Cynthia Addai-Robinson) former superior is brutally murdered by unknown assailants, she turns to the enigmatic Christian Wolff ( Ben Affleck) for his unique expertise. Christian, joined by his estranged brother Brax (played by Jon Bernthal), a skilled operative, applies his unorthodox...
- 4/22/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
The numbers are crunching for the sequel to Ben Affleck’s 2016 film The Accountant. The film, which is on the Amazon MGM slate, has announced some new actors that have been added to the cast. Among them is Allison Robertson, Robert Morgann and Grant Harvey. According to Deadline, Daniella Pineda, known for her roles on Cowboy Bebop, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and Jurassic World: Dominion. She was also seen recently in the Gerard Butler/Mike Colter action film Plane. It is not yet known what role that Pineda or the other new actors will be taking.
As for the plot of The Accountant 2, “The film follows Treasury Agent Marybeth Medina (Addai-Robinson), who after her boss is murdered by unknown assassins is forced to contact Christian Wolff (Affleck) to solve the murder. With the help of his estranged but lethal brother Brax (Bernthal), Chris applies his brilliant mind and less-than-legal...
As for the plot of The Accountant 2, “The film follows Treasury Agent Marybeth Medina (Addai-Robinson), who after her boss is murdered by unknown assassins is forced to contact Christian Wolff (Affleck) to solve the murder. With the help of his estranged but lethal brother Brax (Bernthal), Chris applies his brilliant mind and less-than-legal...
- 4/10/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Daniella Pineda, Allison Robertson, Robert Morgan and Grant Harvey have joined the upcoming Amazon MGM Studios and Artists Equity feature The Accountant 2, the sequel to the 2016 thriller. Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, J.K. Simmons and Cynthia Addai-Robinson are reprising their roles, with Gavin O’Connor returning as director. Bill Dubuque penned the script.
The film follows Treasury Agent Marybeth Medina (Addai-Robinson), who after her boss is murdered by unknown assassins is forced to contact Christian Wolff (Affleck) to solve the murder. With the help of his estranged but lethal brother Brax (Bernthal), Chris applies his brilliant mind and less-than-legal methods to piece together the unsolved puzzle.
As they get closer to the truth, the trio draws the attention of some of the most ruthless killers alive — all intent on putting a stop to their search.
Artists Equity, which serves as the studio on The Accountant 2, acquired sequel rights from...
The film follows Treasury Agent Marybeth Medina (Addai-Robinson), who after her boss is murdered by unknown assassins is forced to contact Christian Wolff (Affleck) to solve the murder. With the help of his estranged but lethal brother Brax (Bernthal), Chris applies his brilliant mind and less-than-legal methods to piece together the unsolved puzzle.
As they get closer to the truth, the trio draws the attention of some of the most ruthless killers alive — all intent on putting a stop to their search.
Artists Equity, which serves as the studio on The Accountant 2, acquired sequel rights from...
- 4/10/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
After 8 Years, Ben Affleck’s Thriller Regains Popularity On Netflix. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
After eight long years since its triumphant reign in cinemas, the mighty saga of Ben Affleck’s action-thriller, “The Accountant,” rises again, casting its shadow upon Netflix. During the week of March 25-31, the film seized the fourth throne on Netflix’s Global Top 10 chart, commanding 13.2 million hours of loyal viewership and 6.2 million devoted followers. Yet, it found itself trailing behind the recent Netflix epics, including the enchanted “Irish Wish” of Lindsay Lohan and the captivating “Damsel” of Millie Bobby Brown, each reigning supreme for three and four weeks, respectively.
Theatrically released back in 2016, the electrifying action-thriller introduces Ben Affleck as the enigmatic Christian Wolff, a maestro of mathematics and a certified accountant with a knack for straightening out financial chaos in the shadowy realms of crime. Alongside Affleck, the film features the talents of Anna Kendrick,...
After eight long years since its triumphant reign in cinemas, the mighty saga of Ben Affleck’s action-thriller, “The Accountant,” rises again, casting its shadow upon Netflix. During the week of March 25-31, the film seized the fourth throne on Netflix’s Global Top 10 chart, commanding 13.2 million hours of loyal viewership and 6.2 million devoted followers. Yet, it found itself trailing behind the recent Netflix epics, including the enchanted “Irish Wish” of Lindsay Lohan and the captivating “Damsel” of Millie Bobby Brown, each reigning supreme for three and four weeks, respectively.
Theatrically released back in 2016, the electrifying action-thriller introduces Ben Affleck as the enigmatic Christian Wolff, a maestro of mathematics and a certified accountant with a knack for straightening out financial chaos in the shadowy realms of crime. Alongside Affleck, the film features the talents of Anna Kendrick,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
Released back in 2016 and starring Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons, Jon Bernthal, Jeffrey Tambor, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, John Lithgow, and Jean Smart, The Accountant was a major hit for Affleck and director Gavin O’Connor. The movie successfully combined Affleck’s autistic accountant, Christian Wolff, with an action-filled storyline that had both fans and critics praising the movie. And while we’ve known that a sequel is in the works for some time now, Collider exclusively reports that the filming of The Accountant 2 is set to begin in Los Angeles next week.
This was confirmed by one of the movies’ main actors, J.K. Simmons, who sat down for an interview for Collider and said the following:
“Yeah, I head to LA in a little over a week to do some rehearsals and pre-production and start shooting my chunk of it. I’m not even sure, I think they start...
This was confirmed by one of the movies’ main actors, J.K. Simmons, who sat down for an interview for Collider and said the following:
“Yeah, I head to LA in a little over a week to do some rehearsals and pre-production and start shooting my chunk of it. I’m not even sure, I think they start...
- 3/18/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, J.K. Simmons, and Cynthia Addai-Robinson are all set to return for the follow-up to 2016’s ‘The Accountant.’
The original movie’s director, Gavin O’Connor, is also making a comeback into the director’s chair, to take the helm on a script penned by the original film’s screenwriter, Bill Dubuque.
In the sequel, the story unfolds when Medina, a former employee of a notorious organization, receives the tragic news of her ex-boss’s assassination. Driven by a quest for justice, Medina turns to Christian, a trusted ally and a mastermind detective, to unravel the mystery behind the murder.
Also in news – Regé-Jean Page set for Steven Soderbergh thriller ‘Black Bag’
To aid in their mission, Christian enlists the help of his estranged yet highly skilled brother, Brax. Employing his exceptional intellect and unorthodox methods, Christian and his team embark on a perilous journey to solve a...
The original movie’s director, Gavin O’Connor, is also making a comeback into the director’s chair, to take the helm on a script penned by the original film’s screenwriter, Bill Dubuque.
In the sequel, the story unfolds when Medina, a former employee of a notorious organization, receives the tragic news of her ex-boss’s assassination. Driven by a quest for justice, Medina turns to Christian, a trusted ally and a mastermind detective, to unravel the mystery behind the murder.
Also in news – Regé-Jean Page set for Steven Soderbergh thriller ‘Black Bag’
To aid in their mission, Christian enlists the help of his estranged yet highly skilled brother, Brax. Employing his exceptional intellect and unorthodox methods, Christian and his team embark on a perilous journey to solve a...
- 3/8/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
“The Accountant 2” with Ben Affleck is moving forward, with Amazon MGM now picking up the sequel rights to the action film from Warner Bros. and Affleck’s production company Artists Equity. Affleck and director Gavin O’Connor are set to return, IndieWire has confirmed.
Amazon MGM will be planning to release “The Accountant 2” as a streaming exclusive through its Prime Video; it likely would have been a theatrical play if released through Warner Bros. The original film from 2016 earned $155 million worldwide at the box office and was also the most-rented digital film of 2017.
J.K. Simmons, Jon Bernthal, and Cynthia Addai-Robinson are set to star in the sequel film, and O’Connor will direct from a script by the original’s writer, Bill Dubuque.
Here’s the synopsis for “The Accountant 2:” When her former boss is killed by unknown assassins, Treasury Agent Marybeth Medina (Addai-Robinson) is forced to...
Amazon MGM will be planning to release “The Accountant 2” as a streaming exclusive through its Prime Video; it likely would have been a theatrical play if released through Warner Bros. The original film from 2016 earned $155 million worldwide at the box office and was also the most-rented digital film of 2017.
J.K. Simmons, Jon Bernthal, and Cynthia Addai-Robinson are set to star in the sequel film, and O’Connor will direct from a script by the original’s writer, Bill Dubuque.
Here’s the synopsis for “The Accountant 2:” When her former boss is killed by unknown assassins, Treasury Agent Marybeth Medina (Addai-Robinson) is forced to...
- 3/7/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
The Accountant 2 is happening, and several stars are joining the cast!
Four big stars have just signed deals to return for the follow-up to The Accountant, Deadline reported on Thursday (March 7).
The Gavin O’Connor-directed action thriller was originally released in 2016, and grossed over $155 million worldwide, going on to be the most-rented film of 2017.
The movie starred Ben Affleck as “a highly skilled Cpa with autism who leads a double life as a forensic accountant for criminal organizations. When his Christian Wolff uncovers discrepancies in a legitimate robotics company, he must navigate a dangerous web of deceit while staying one step ahead of both the law and his criminal clients.”
Here’s a plot summary for the sequel: “Medina’s former boss is killed by unknown assassins, and she’s forced to contact Christian to solve the murder. With the help of his estranged but highly lethal brother Brax,...
Four big stars have just signed deals to return for the follow-up to The Accountant, Deadline reported on Thursday (March 7).
The Gavin O’Connor-directed action thriller was originally released in 2016, and grossed over $155 million worldwide, going on to be the most-rented film of 2017.
The movie starred Ben Affleck as “a highly skilled Cpa with autism who leads a double life as a forensic accountant for criminal organizations. When his Christian Wolff uncovers discrepancies in a legitimate robotics company, he must navigate a dangerous web of deceit while staying one step ahead of both the law and his criminal clients.”
Here’s a plot summary for the sequel: “Medina’s former boss is killed by unknown assassins, and she’s forced to contact Christian to solve the murder. With the help of his estranged but highly lethal brother Brax,...
- 3/7/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Get out your whiteboard and get ready to “Beautiful Mind” with Ben Affleck for The Accountant 2! According to Deadline, Ben Affleck, J.K. Simmons, Jon Bernthal, and Cynthia Addai-Robinson have signed on to star in a surprise sequel to the Gavin O’Connor-directed action thriller The Accountant. The project is getting set up at Amazon MGM Studios in partnership with Affleck and Matt Damon’s Artists Equity.
As you may recall, Gavin O’Connor directed the 2016 original. The original film’s screenwriter, Bill Dubuque, is also returning to crunch more bones and numbers.
The Accountant 2, starring Ben Affleck, J.K. Simmons, Jon Bernthal, and Cynthia Addai-Robinson, is happening at Amazon MGM Studios. The Accountant focuses on a math savant, Christian Wolff (Affleck), who uncooks the books for a new client. When the Treasury Department closes in on his activities, the body count starts to rise, and Wolff uses his...
As you may recall, Gavin O’Connor directed the 2016 original. The original film’s screenwriter, Bill Dubuque, is also returning to crunch more bones and numbers.
The Accountant 2, starring Ben Affleck, J.K. Simmons, Jon Bernthal, and Cynthia Addai-Robinson, is happening at Amazon MGM Studios. The Accountant focuses on a math savant, Christian Wolff (Affleck), who uncooks the books for a new client. When the Treasury Department closes in on his activities, the body count starts to rise, and Wolff uses his...
- 3/7/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The Ben Affleck-led sequel to his 2016 crime film The Accountant has a new home as it gears up for a production start later this month.
The follow-up thriller has moved to Amazon MGM Studios after it was previously in development for many years at Warner Bros., The Hollywood Reporter has learned. THR initially reported back in 2017 that a sequel was in the works.
The action thriller is already deep into the casting process and has J.K. Simmons, Jon Bernthal and Cynthia Addai-Robinson back on the call sheet after they appeared in the original.
The move from studio to streamer took place over the course of last summer, during the actors and writers strikes, according to sources. The sequel was a priority during the heady days of the HBO Max era when the studio was developing big-name feature projects intended for its newly launched and very shiny streaming service. Once...
The follow-up thriller has moved to Amazon MGM Studios after it was previously in development for many years at Warner Bros., The Hollywood Reporter has learned. THR initially reported back in 2017 that a sequel was in the works.
The action thriller is already deep into the casting process and has J.K. Simmons, Jon Bernthal and Cynthia Addai-Robinson back on the call sheet after they appeared in the original.
The move from studio to streamer took place over the course of last summer, during the actors and writers strikes, according to sources. The sequel was a priority during the heady days of the HBO Max era when the studio was developing big-name feature projects intended for its newly launched and very shiny streaming service. Once...
- 3/7/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski and Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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