Ben Affleck Debuts ‘Accountant 2’ New Footage: “The Character Never Left Me”

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Ben Affleck and his crew showcased fresh material for the highly anticipated sequel of “The Accountant 2” at CinemaCon.

Affleck, along with director Gavin O’Connor and other cast members, gathered for a promotional event for the upcoming sequel to the 2016 original. This new installment, produced by Amazon MGM Studios, is set to release in theaters on April 25th.

It’s truly enjoyable to carry on the tale of ‘The Accountant,'” Affleck expressed to the audience from the stage. “I’m excited to reprise my role in this fantastic ensemble. In a sense, it seems like I never let go of this character.

Co-actress Daniella Pineda hinted that her character might match up well against Ben Affleck’s Christian Wolff. “I’ve got some intense action sequences coming up that are going to look fantastic on your screens,” she shared.

Jon Bernthal, the actor portraying Braxton, Wolff’s younger brother, shared with the crowd that Wolff relies on Braxton, but Affleck expressed some doubt. “I’m not sure Christian needs Brax that much,” Affleck joked. “It’s not essential. It’s beneficial.” Bernthal countered, “A wolf requires its pack.

The trailer depicts Affleck’s character meeting up again with Bernthal, following the scene where J.K. Simmons’ character’s body is displayed at the morgue. In the clip, Bernthal says to Affleck, “It’s been a while, right?

Later on, my gaming buddy and I stumbled upon an unexpected moment of camaraderie when we found ourselves squaring off against some rowdy bar-goers. As I surveyed the situation, I couldn’t help but think, “My bro wasn’t exactly enjoying himself tonight, but this little altercation is about to change that.

Cynthia Addai-Robinson and Allison Robertson round out the cast for director O’Connor.

At this event, the Amazon MGM Studios made their inaugural CinemaCon appearance following the merger, and more importantly, since they’ve taken over creative control of the James Bond series. The studio’s representatives hinted at their intention to put out at least a dozen movies in theaters throughout the year.

Affleck and Matt Damon are teaming up with Lynette Howell Taylor from 51 Entertainment, and Mark Williams to produce this project under Artists Equity. Dani Bernfeld, Kevin Halloran, Michael Joe, and Alison Winter from Artists Equity will serve as executive producers, along with Scott Lastaiti and Jamie Patricof.

2016’s Warner Bros. production, titled “The Accountant,” garnered $86 million at the domestic box office and a staggering $155 million worldwide. The film revolves around Christian Wolff, portrayed by Affleck, who is a CPA on the autism spectrum with a hidden past as an assassin. As the Treasury Department begins to scrutinize him, he uses his former life in organized crime to evade them.

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In 2016, Warner Bros. released “The Accountant,” earning $86 million domestically and $155 million globally. The movie features Christian Wolff (Affleck), a CPA with autism who has ties to criminal organizations. To shield himself from the Treasury Department, he employs his previous life as an assassin.

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The 2016 Warner Bros.’ film “The Accountant,” generated $86 million in the U.S. and $155 million across the globe. The film’s plot centers around Christian Wolff (Affleck), a CPA on the autism spectrum with a shady past as an assassin, who uses his criminal connections to dodge the Treasury Department.

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Released in 2016 by Warner Bros., “The Accountant” brought in $86 million at home and $155 million internationally. The film focuses on Christian Wolff (Affleck), an accountant with autism who has worked for criminal enterprises, and uses his previous life as a killer to escape the Treasury Department.

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In 2016, Warner Bros.’ production “The Accountant” collected $86 million in the US and $155 million globally. The movie is about Christian Wolff (Affleck), a CPA on the autism spectrum who has ties to criminal organizations, using his past as an assassin to elude the Treasury Department.

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“The Accountant,” produced by Warner Bros. in 2016, earned $86 million at the domestic box office and $155 million worldwide. The film revolves around Christian Wolff (Affleck), a CPA with autism who has ties to criminal organizations, using his past as an assassin to stay one step ahead of the Treasury Department.

Previously, O’Connor and Affleck teamed up once more for the Warner Bros. sports drama titled The Way Back, which hit the screens in March 2020 during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Every year, CinemaUnited (previously known as the National Association of Theatre Owners) hosts CinemaCon, a gathering for cinema exhibitors and Hollywood studios. This year’s event takes place from March 31 to April 3.

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2025-04-03 08:24