The accountant 2 might not happen, but a tv series. The accountant sequel could be a tv show, says ben affleck. Simmons, jon bernthal, cynthia addairobinson, jeffrey tambor, and john lithgow. A sequel has been in development for the film for some time now, but its been awhile since fans last got an update on the project. And the sequel to the accountant will be the next installment in white men kill things. In february 2020, affleck reiterated his desire for a sequel, also noting the possibility of a television series based on the character.
A completely different kind of story and genre than the accountant, the movie is a sports drama that follows a former star basketball player who. Ben affleck, anna kendricks the accountant is getting a sequel ben affleck is set to return as christian wolff in the sequel to 2016s hit film, the accountant. In the original the accountant, christian wolff affleck plays a math savant with more affinity for numbers than people. The accountant is an exciting crime thriller thats full of intrigue. During an interview with collider, ben affleck offered an update on the longindevelopment sequel to the accountant, directed by gavin. The story follows an accountant named christian wolf whos hired by a robotics company to look over their book, but when he.
The accountant 2 could look to a true story for its plot. Weve spoken to our industry contacts and these are the details we. Ben affleck says the accountant sequel could become a tv series february 27, 2020 by. The hollywood reporter has news of the accountant sequel coming together at warner bros. The studio is also in negotiations to bring back screenwriter bill dubuque. The accountant is a 2016 american action thriller film directed by gavin oconnor, written by bill dubuque and starring ben affleck, anna kendrick, j. Even though the critics werent thrilled with this movie, when all the sums came back for the accountant, it turned out that this movie earned itself, as well as warner bros a fine profit. Its time for ben affleck to make the accountant 2 the ringer.
Ben affleck still wants to make a sequel to the accountant. Bill dubuque is an american screenwriter known for such films as the accountant, a family man, the judge, and the television series ozark. The way back shouldve been a sequel to the accountant music. Ben affleck is in talks to return as the accountant, and excited fans have been so busy adding title suggestions, the sequel is already in the red f.
The accountant sequel wont be the only highprofile picture on the docket of prospectively returning director gavin oconnor, who also directed natalie portman in. Talks are underway for ben affleck to return and star in the accountant 2, with director gavin oconnor and costar jon bernthal also possibly returning. The accountant 2 moves forward with ben affleck ryan scott jun 26, 2017. Ben affleck offers update on the accountant sequel. Christian wolff ben affleck is a math savant with more affinity for numbers than people. The performance was significant enough to immediately start some sequel chatter. Ben affleck reveals accountant sequel could be a tv series. However, its been almost four years since news of him reprising the role was announced and yet, theres been no further update on the movie, until now. The accountant is the years best superhero movie and probably deserves a sequel. The first film, despite respectable boxoffice numbers, didnt exactly make a big splash, and was especially weakened by an overstuffed screenplay that struggled to balance what appeared to be enough plot for multiple movies. The accountant sequel gives ben affleck his own bournelike series. Affleck did note, though, that if the opportunity arose to play christian wolff again, hed happily dive back in. So, in our next possible plot for the sequel, wed have anna kendrick starring. The way back shouldve been a sequel to the accountant.
The accountant 2016 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Ben affleck in negotiations for sequel to the accountant. The accountant 2 is happening and ben affleck is back. Anna kendrick, ben affleck, jon bernthal the accountant official trailer 2 2016 ben affleck movie a forensic accountant uncooks the books for illicit clients. Ben affleck says the accountant sequel could become a tv. Affleck, original screenwriter bill dubuque, and director gavin oconnor are all in talks to. Behind the cover of a smalltown cpa office, he works as a. In 2017 he scripted an upcoming dc extended universe nightwing film and has been connected to an accountant sequel. Most action movies want to get straight to the good stuff i. A sequel to the movie could have the potential to do even better financially, and now that ben affleck is no longer directing the batman solo movie, he should have time around filming and doing press for batman projects to make the accountant 2. The ben affleck movie was a surprise hit, and back in 2017, word surfaced that warner bros. In the original the accountant, christian wolff affleck plays a math savant. Warner bros decided to thrill their fans with a sequel to the ben affleck starring thriller from 2016.
Of the two movies ben affleck has been in so far this year, the accountant and batman v. Plot 2 the accountant 2 the accountant s girlfriend. Ben affleck and director gavin oconnors actionthriller the accountant was such a great movie. Action movie shootout, and now were going to call it the accountant 2. Ben affleck, anna kendricks the accountant is getting a. Lead actor ben affleck is expected to return as well as the films director gavin oconnor warrior, according to deadline. The accountant 2 2019 cast, plot, rumors, and release date news. Forbes takes privacy seriously and is committed to transparency. As gavin oconnor and ben affleck reunite for the way back, a reminder that we shouldnt rest until theres a sequel for one of the weirdest, most entertaining action movies of the decade. The accountant sequel in the works, ben affleck eyes. The dedicated movie fan might recall that affleck and oconnor previously teamed up for the 2016 actionthriller film, the accountant. There is a tiny bit of math stuff accounting stuff that is easier to understand if youve been exposed to accounting classes, but the overall action is awesome. The accountant, the ben affleck action film from 2016, is reportedly developing a sequel over at warner bros. Ben affleck reveals preliminary discussions surrounding the accountant sequel either happening as a feature or possibly adapting it.
The storyline follows christian wolff, a certified public accountant with highfunctioning autism who makes his living uncooking the books of criminal and. The accountant sequel will there be an accountant 2. The accountant 2 2019 cast, plot, rumors, and release. The accountant is the years best superhero movie and. The way back is a perfectly fine sports movie, which robs us of the opportunity to see a transcendent accountant movie. Ben affleck still plans to make a sequel to the accountant. Ben affleck has a lot of dc superhero movies coming up, so there is a possibility he wont have availability for to do the sequel to the accountant movie. Its time for ben affleck to make the accountant 2 the. Weve spoken to our industry contacts and these are the details we can reveal, so far. The accountant is a 2016 american action thriller film directed by gavin o connor, written by. Disneys liveaction aladdin gets a sequel, and more movie news.
The movie about a genius and lethal accountant who works for nefarious criminal organizations was a hit at the box office, and immediately there were rumblings of a sequel being in the works or. Kevin fraser the accountant starred ben affleck as christian wolff, a math savant with more affinity for. Could be a tv series by vinnie mancuso february 27, 2020. Ben affleck is still looking to make a sequel to the accountant. A year and a half later and the accountant is so much of a hit that warner bros are developing a sequel. Ben afflecks the accountant sequel might be a tv series. Ben affleck is preparing to return in a sequel to his 2016 action thriller the accountant for warner bros. The accountant official trailer 2 2016 ben affleck movie. The accountant was ben afflecks entry into the silent badass genre of film. Prime video amazon originals tv shows movies kids help getting started settings your video library your watchlist 116 of 414 results for prime video. His portrayal of the title character in the accountant was so good, though, that it warranted his return for a sequel. Affleck, original screenwriter bill dubuque, and director gavin oconnor are all in talks to return for the new film. The accountant stars ben affleck as the main actor who is portrayed as having aspergers syndrome who is very good with.
So when we sat down with affleck and oconnor to discuss the way back, we also got an update on the accountant 2, which could have new life on the small screen. Behind the cover of a smalltown cpa office, he works as a freelance accountant for some of the worlds most dangerous criminal organizations. The accountant 2 definitely needs a true story for its basis, one that can be brought up directly in dialogue the way the crazy eddie scandal both inspired and is referenced in the first movie. The accountant 2 confirmed, ben affleck to return the. The accountant is not the most obvious candidate for a sequel, although the story certainly left room for one.
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