The Accountant 2 Explained

Director:Gavin O'Connor
Cinematography:Seamus McGarvey
Country:United States
Language:English

The Accountant 2 is an upcoming American action-thriller film directed by Gavin O'Connor and written by Bill Dubuque. It is the direct sequel to The Accountant (2016). Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, J. K. Simmons, and Cynthia Addai-Robinson reprise their roles from the previous film, with Daniella Pineda among the actors joining the cast. The film is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States by Amazon MGM Studios on April 25, 2025.

Cast

Production

In June 2017, a sequel to The Accountant was announced to be in development, with Ben Affleck set to reprise his role and Bill Dubuque and Gavin O'Connor returning to write and direct, respectively.[1] By February 2020, Affleck confirmed that developments were ongoing, with the studio having considered retroactively turning a separate script that they are developing into The Accountant 2. The actor additionally expressed interest in the potential for a television series. In September 2021, Connor revealed a sequel was in development, with a possibility of a third entry. Affleck and Jon Bernthal were confirmed to reprise their roles as Christian Wolff and Brax.[2] In 2024, J. K. Simmons and Cynthia Addai-Robinson were also announced to be returning, with Daniella Pineda, Allison Robertson, Robert Morgan, and Grant Harvey joining the cast.[3] [4] Principal photography began on March 25, 2024, in California, with Seamus McGarvey returning as cinematographer.[5] [6] [7] [8] [9] In February 2024, Amazon MGM Studios acquired the distribution rights from Warner Bros. Pictures, with an estimated $10 million qualified spending and tax incentives. Through an existing deal with the studio, Warner Bros. will remain involved as the film's international distributor.[10]

Release

The film is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States by Amazon MGM Studios on April 25, 2025.[11]

Future

In September 2021, O'Connor revealed plans to expand The Accountant into a trilogy of movies. With production tentatively slated to be completed consecutively with the second installment, the filmmaker categorized the third movie as a buddy film; calling the project "Rain Man on steroids".[12] [13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ben Affleck & Gavin O'Connor Back For 'The Accountant' Sequel; Will Jon Bernthal Return?. Fleming. Mike Jr.. Deadline Hollywood. June 26, 2017.
  2. Web site: Reyes . Mike . The Accountant 2 Is Happening, Reportedly With Ben Affleck And Jon Bernthal . . January 30, 2024 . September 2, 2021.
  3. Web site: Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, J.K. Simmons & Cynthia Addai-Robinson Returning For 'The Accountant 2' As Artists Equity Sets Up Sequel At Amazon MGM. Deadline Hollywood. Matt. Grobar. 7 March 2024. 7 March 2024.
  4. Web site: 'Jurassic World's Daniella Pineda Among Those Joining Ben Affleck In 'The Accountant 2' From MGM Amazon Studios And Artists Equity. Deadline Hollywood. Justin. Kroll. April 10, 2024. April 10, 2024.
  5. https://www.independenttalent.com/below-the-line/seamus-mcgarvey/current-category/directors-of-photography/ Seamus McGarvey ASC BSC
  6. Web site: Kit . Borys . Ben Affleck's 'The Accountant' Sequel Moves to Amazon MGM From Warner Bros. . . March 7, 2024 . March 7, 2024.
  7. Web site: Kroll . Justin . Matt Damon & Ben Affleck Reteaming On Kidnapping Tale 'Animals' For Netflix; Makeready, Artists Equity & Fifth Season Producing . . January 29, 2024 . January 30, 2024.
  8. Web site: Patten . Dominic . February 26, 2024 . 'The Mandalorian & Grogu' Lands One Of California's Largest Tax Credit Awards Ever; First 'Star Wars' Flick To Be Shot In Golden State . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240226150433/https://deadline.com/2024/02/california-film-tax-credits-mandalorian-grogu-1235838145/ . February 26, 2024 . February 26, 2024 . Deadline Hollywood.
  9. DiscussingFilm . DiscussingFilm . 1772383403255423325 . March 25, 2024 . ‘THE ACCOUNTANT 2’ has begun filming. Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, J.K. Simmons & Cynthia Addai-Robinson are all returning. . March 25, 2024 . https://twitter.com/DiscussingFilm/status/1772383403255423325.
  10. Web site: Patten . Dominic . 26 February 2024 . 'The Mandalorian & Grogu' Lands One Of California's Largest Tax Credit Awards Ever; First 'Star Wars' Flick To Be Shot In Golden State . Deadline Hollywood.
  11. Web site: The Accountant 2: Ben Affleck Thriller Getting Spring 2025 Theatrical Release From Amazon MGM. August 9, 2024. Anthony. D'Alessandro. Deadline Hollywood. August 9, 2024.
  12. Web site: The Accountant 2 Is Happening, Reportedly With Ben Affleck And Jon Bernthal. CinemaBlend. Reyes, Mike. September 2, 2021. March 30, 2024.
  13. Web site: 'The Accountant 2' Reportedly in the Works With Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal. Collider. Boccella, Maggie. September 2, 2021. March 30, 2024.

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